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NQ Applied Computing is a Level 6 course which will help you develop knowledge and skills in a variety of different foundation principles and technologies to build your computing career on. The course includes:

2D and 3D game design and development; Computer programming using Python and C#; Maintaining and refurbishing hardware and systems; Networking, infrastructure and cyber security.

The course includes an opportunity for work experience in a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre, and to develop collaborative projects. Through this course you will be able to develop your academic and research skills for progression on to Higher Education programmes such as the HNC in Computing, and ultimately to study for an honours degree in Software Development or Networking and Cyber Security.

Entry Requirements

NQ Digital Design and Games Development or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 5; interview and aptitude test

Progression Routes

HNC Computer Science