Computing & Games

HND Computing: Software Development

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Start date

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

  • Java Object Oriented Programming
  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Software Development: Data Structures
  • Project Management for IT
  • Web Development: Dynamically Generated Content
  • Web Development: Producing a Data Driven Website
  • Self-Describing Data (XML)
  • Team Development

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need to have successfully completed HNC Software Development with 15 credits.

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role in the computing and software industry, as a systems analyst, software developer or computer programmer.

You'll also be able to go directly into second or third year of a university degree programmes, such as:

  • A degree in computing at the University of the West of Scotland
  • A degree in computing at Glasgow Caledonian University

You might also want to consider part time study with the Open University.

SCQF

8

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Higher National

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Level
Paisley Full time Aug 24 SCQF Higher National

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