Venues

Anniesland Campus

Content

This computing course covers skills within Networking, Servers and Cyber. You will also have the opportunity to study towards Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA A+ and Microsoft MCITP qualifications which are all highly desired by employers. The College also organises a series of networking competitions in preparation for World Skills and has specialist networking labs, with the latest Cisco equipment.

Modules include:
Networking technology; Firewall Essentials; Server Administration; Data Security; Ethical Hacking; Computing Forensics; Project Management; Graded Unit Project.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher plus National 5 Maths, Computing Science or another science subject, or a relevant NQ or equivalent qualification. You may be required to attend an interview.

Direct entry to year two of the HND may be possible if you already have a relevant HNC.

Progression Routes

An articulation programme is in place with Glasgow Caledonian University.

Third year entry to various degree courses at the University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow Caledonian University, Edinburgh Napier University and Abertay University.
Second year entry to University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde or University of Edinburgh.
You will have potential to move onto jobs in networking and related industries.