Venues

Kirkcaldy (St Brycedale) Campus, Dunfermline (Halbeath) Campus

Content

Ready to dive into the world of Computing and studying subjects such as cyber security, software development, and networking? This hands-on computing course is perfect for school leavers and mature students alike. You’ll gain practical skills across various computing fields, setting you up for high-paying jobs in Scotland’s booming cyber security industry.

The course covers Cyber Security, Software Development, Networking, Data Science, Web Design, plus, you’ll work on a real-world project that ties everything together, giving you the experience and confidence to tackle any tech challenge.

Topics Include:
Data Science; Ethical Hacking; Data Citizenship; Software Design and Development; Computer Hardware and Operating Systems; Designing and Developing Websites; Digital Forensics; Applications Development; Computing Project; Application Design; Academic skills; Data Security; Networking Fundamentals.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 5, preferably including Computing Science, or Intermediate Certificate: Computing with Software Development and Cyber Security, or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant HNC/D