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ELECTRICAL, AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY | Apply online at cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
COMPUTER SCIENCE HND
(SCQF Level 8)
Course overview
This course aims to meet the challenges of employers
seeking qualified learners who can demonstrate knowledge
and skills in a range of technology areas. The course places
particular emphasis on software development, data science,
project management and soft skills such as team-working.
Minimum entry requirements
• Two Highers at Grade C or above in relevant subjects*
AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including Computing or Information Systems; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant
subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computing:
Technical Support or Software Development; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include Computing, Information
Systems, Mathematics or Physics.
Contact
samir.zarrug@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
Apply online at cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | ELECTRICAL, AUTOMATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE HNC
(SCQF Level 7)
Course overview
This course aims to meet the challenges of employers
seeking qualified learners who can demonstrate knowledge
and skills in a range of technology areas. There is an
emphasis on software engineering, web development,
networking, data science, project management and soft
skills such as team-working.
Minimum entry requirements
• One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant subject*
AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including Computing or Information Systems; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant
subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computing:
Technical Support or Software Development; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include Computing, Information
Systems, Mathematics or Physics.
Contact
samir.zarrug@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
NQ (SCQF level 6)
Course overview
This course offers an ideal preparation for work or entry to a
higher-level software development course. Using a balance
of theory and practice, you'll learn the key concepts of
software design.
Minimum entry requirements
• Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including English and Maths or Numeracy; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Contact
paula.bell@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
COMPUTING: NETWORKING AND CYBER
SECURITY HNC
(SCQF level 7)
Course overview
This course will follow the units of the first year of the
HND Computing Networking course, including network
technology and routing technology. Learning materials from
industry standard vendors such as Microsoft and Cisco are
offered as part of the course which can help you to prepare
for a variety of vendor certification exams.
Minimum entry requirements
• One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant subject*
AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including Computing or Information Systems; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant
subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computing:
Technical Support or Software Development; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include Computing, Information
Systems, Mathematics or Physics.
Contact
denise.doyle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
COMPUTING: NETWORKING AND CYBER
SECURITY HND
Year 2 Direct Entry (SCQF level 8)
Course overview
This course will teach you the skills required to install,
configure and maintain computer network infrastructures.
Students gain practical skills and knowledge of current
and emerging principles and network technologies with
an emphasis on active and participative learning. You will
build a solid foundation in networking and routing concepts,
ethical hacking and client operating systems, incorporating
both Microsoft and Linux platforms.
Minimum entry requirements
• HNC Computing: Networking (specific options
essential); OR
• First year HND Computing: Networking (specific options
essential).
Contact
denise.doyle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
HNC (SCQF level 7)
Course overview
This hands on course will allow you to study towards an
up-to-date qualification, covering many of the skills that
are in high demand for a range of different careers in the
software development/programming sector of the computer
industry. These include developing skills in C# and Java,
System Design, Android Development, XML, Event Driven
Programming, Databases and Project Management.
Minimum entry requirements
• One Higher at Grade C or above in a relevant subject*
AND three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above
including Computing or Information Systems; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant
subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing:
Technical Support or Software Development); OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include Computing, Information
Systems, Mathematics or Physics.
Contact
samir.zarrug@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
HND
(SCQF level 8)
Course overview
This is a challenging course, where you'll study towards an
up-to-date qualification covering many of the skills that are
in demand for a range of different careers in the software
development programming sector of the computer industry.
These include developing skills in C#, VB.NET, Java, Object
Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming, SQL
Programming and Project Management.
Minimum entry requirements
• Two Highers at Grade C or above AND three National 5
qualifications at Grade C or above including Computing
or Information Systems; OR
• National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant
subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computing:
Technical Support or Software Development; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience
Contact
samir.zarrug@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk