- National 5 Software Development & Information Systems units
- Programming for Mobile Devices
- Applications Development
- Website Design & Development
- Data Security
- Computer Hardware & Systems
- Networking Fundamentals
- Social Media Literacy
- Computing Project
- Maths and Communications Units
Access to Computing
This course is for anyone who is considering a career in the IT industry.
It provides students with a taste of the different specialities within computing, including computer hardware, cyber security and software development.
- The career path for this course is further study
- NC Computing with Cyber Security
One of the following:
- Four National 4 awards (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
Additional requirements:
- An interview will form part of the selection process
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
22 August 2022
09 June 2023
Level 5