Venues

Inverness Campus

Content

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Progression Routes

HND Computing Science