Auchtertyre, Broadford Campus, Fort William Campus, Gairloch Campus, Kilchoan Campus, Kinlochleven Campus, Mallaig Campus, Portree Campus, Strontian Campus, Ullapool Campus, Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
The HNC Computing will provide you with useful foundations for a successful career in computing and technology.
It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of, aspects of software development, technical support, networking and web development.
Mandatory units may include:
Computer systems and network fundamentals; Developing client and server sided websites; Developing mobile applications; Professionalism and ethics in computing; Programming languages and programming paradigms; Team working in computing; Troubleshooting computing problems.
Optional units may include:
Cloud computing; Database design; Ethical hacking and digital forensics; Operating systems; Relational databases and SQL; Software development testing; Software development: applications development; Systems development: introduction; Web development and publishing web sites.
1 Higher plus 3 relevant subjects at National 5; or Foundation Apprenticeship IT: Software Development or IT: Hardware and System Support; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. You may be asked to attend for interview.
HND Computer Science
September
HNC
Full time
304G
1 year
Business and Computing
7
