Access to Computing

• National 5 Software Development and Information Systems units
• Programming for Mobile Devices 
• Applications Development
• Website Design and Development
• Data Security
• Computer Hardware and Systems
• Networking Fundamentals
• Social Media Literacy
• Computing Project
• Maths and Communications Units 

• The career path for this course involves progression to further study 

• NC Computing with Cyber Security

One of the following: 

• Four National 4 awards (or equivalent) including Maths (or Applications of 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 November 2024, 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