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Computing Science shapes the world in which we live and its future. You will learn how to create and manipulate computer systems, and how to apply the skills and approaches you pick up in computing to tackle real-life problems creatively.
There are a large range of careers available from studying Computing Science, including software developer, systems analyst and forensic computer analyst. A full list provided by the National Careers Service can be found here.
The SQA COMPUTING SCIENCE qualification is offered at 4 levels ranging, from National 4 up to Advanced Higher. The structure of the National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher course consists of 4 units, as shown below:
National 5 - Advanced Higher Course Structure
National 5 - Advanced Higher Course Structure
These courses are assessed by:
an external written exam
a practical assignment undertaken in class (N5 - Higher) or a student project (AH).
Software Design
Software Design
Analyse problems, design solutions and write programs using the Python programming language.
Web Design
Web Design
Design and create websites using the languages of the WWW: HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Database Design
Database Design
Design and create databases, and use the language SQL to extract information stored in the database.
Computer Systems
Computer Systems
Understand how computers work, and how the use of computers impacts the world we live in.
National 4 Course Structure
National 4 Course Structure
Software Design & Development
Software Design & Development
Understand how simple programs work and develop short programs using Python.
Information Systems Design & Development
Information Systems Design & Development
Design and develop a simple information system using presentation, web authoring and database software.
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