The National 5 Computing Science course encourages candidates to become successful, responsible and creative in using technologies, and to develop a range of qualities including flexibility, perseverance, confidence, and enterprise.

At this level, the course covers a common core of concepts which underpin the study of computing science and explores the role and impact of contemporary computing technologies. It also includes a range of transferable skills, which opens up a wide range of career and study opportunities.

The course enables candidates to: 

• apply computational-thinking skills across a range of contemporary contexts;

•  apply knowledge and understanding of key concepts and processes in computing science; 

• apply skills and knowledge in analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation to a range of digital solutions  communicate computing concepts and explain computational behaviour clearly and concisely using appropriate terminology;

•  develop an understanding of the role and impact of computing science in changing and influencing our environment and society;