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.
S2
Computing Science
NPA Games
Development
S5 & S6 only.Double NPA Cyber
Security & Software Dev.
Delivered by West Lothian College.
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
Pupil Profile: Florian
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In the future I would like to study Software Engineering at University. This is due to my interest in coding and problem-solving to design and efficiently implement a simple program or game that I envisioned.
I have also enjoyed several other computing related activities such as trips to a Cyber Security Challenge which helped me develop my Computational Thinking, Teamwork and Co-operation, Communication and problem-solving skills.