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HND Computer Science

SCQF level 8 UCAS code 001I

The HND Computer Science course has Key Information
been designed to meet the growing needs of
IT and computing-related sectors, giving you Entry requirements
an up-to-date, recognised qualification within 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
the context of an ever-changing employment 2 A levels at grade D or above HNC
market. The inclusion of subjects such as Computing. Prospective students without the
cloud computing, convergence technologies, standard entry requirements as listed above
network technology and advanced software are encouraged to apply and will be
development will ensure you are up to date. considered on an individual basis. You may
be required to attend an interview.
The range of optional subjects will allow
you to focus on different aspects of What next?
computing science, depending on your area On successful completion, you may
of interest. progress to the third year of the BSc (Hons)
Computing or a career in programming,
Mandatory units are: website development, as a support
• HND computing: graded unit 2 technician or database administrator.
• managing a web server
• relational database management systems
• developing websites for multiplatform use

Option units may include: Base: Anywhere
• computer networks: building local area Course Study Key

networks £HE STEM STUDY
• cloud computing STYLE
• computer forensics fundamentals
• computing: pc hardware and operating

systems essentials
• configuring a desktop operating system
• COS 2
• security concepts
• software development: developing small

scale standalone apps

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