Course description
Computing Science will help you to understand the central role of computing professionals as creative problem-solvers and designers, able to design, implement and operate hardware and software systems. You will gain an understanding of the far-reaching impact of information technology on our environment and society.
Course progression
You can click on the links at each level to see more info.
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- S2
Computing Science - S2 Option
Computing Science
- S2
- S3
Computing Science - National 4
Computing Science - National 5
Computing Science -
- NPA Games
Development - Higher
Computing Science - Double NPA Cyber
Security & Software Dev.
Delivered by West Lothian College.
- NPA Games
- Advanced Higher
Computing Science
Skills
- Problem solving
- Adapting
- Taking initiative
- Using IT and Software
- Digital organisation
- Online Safety
- Digital footprint
- Analysing
- Evaluating
- Lateral thinking
Careers through Computing Science
There are many careers and jobs available through Computing Science in every sector from entertainment through retail to financial services.
- Systems Development
- Software Engineering
- Game Designer
- Web Development
- Network Management
- Project Management
- IT Support Services
- IT Consultant
- Teaching
- Games Tester
- Bioinformatics
- Defence Systems