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This two-year associate degree course, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University, is our take on the Software Development HND. It is designed to equip you with a comprehensive range of computing and software development skills highly valued by the software industry.

This is a hands-on and practical course that will enhance your employability skills. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. This course offers you an up-to-date award that reflects recent developments within the software development sector. Each specialist subject area you cover is tailored to jobs available in the industry, and you receive the best education to progress toward a successful career.

Upon completion, you will be well-prepared for further study and, depending on your course choice, qualified to progress to university in year two or three.

Edinburgh College has a partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University to give you third-year entry to various courses.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers including Maths, Computing Science or a science subject at B, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. You will attend for interview and complete a skills and experience screening exercise.

Progression Routes

You may be able to gain access to second or third year of a university degree course such as Year 3 of BSc Hons Computing at the University of the Highlands and Islands.