Computing with Digital Media NC Level 5

What is special about this course?

This is a locally designed programme which has been designed to meet the growing needs of IT and computing-related sectors, giving you an up-to-date, recognised qualification within the context of an ever-changing employment market.

Entry requirements

  • National Certificate in Digital Media Computing at SCQF Level 4
  • National 4 Computing Science
  • National 5 Computing Science
  • Relevant Computing related NPA at SCQF Level 4 or 5
  • Applicants with a general interest in computing and a desire to obtain necessary qualifications for a career in the industry will also be considered

Mandatory units include:

  • Applications Development
  • Computer Hardware and Systems
  • Digital Media Elements for Applications
  • Information Literacy
  • Network Literacy
  • Project
  • Social Media Literacy

Optional Units include:

  • Computing: Academic Skills
  • Data Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Games Design
  • Games Development
  • Games Media Assets
  • Website Design and Development

This course is delivered online with timetabled classes and can be studied from anywhere with an internet connection. If you would prefer to study this course at one of our campuses in Thurso, Dornoch or Alness, please let us know on your application form.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Online

You normally need to commit to 18 hours per week (2-3 days) of blended learning time consisting of timetabled learning and personal study. Timetabled learning will take place from Wednesday to Friday. 

Timetabled learning will take place in an online classroom where you will connect and interact with your lecturer and classmates through our virtual learning environment. You will also complete regular and flexible personal study which most students choose to do from home. 

This course is delivered online between UHI North Highland, UHI Argyll and UHI West Highland.

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Full time - one year

 

Where can I study my course?

      Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

    Start date

    September

    Fees

    Study mode  Scottish Fee RUK* Fee International Fee
    Full-time £1790 £5970 £5970
    Part-time (per credit/module) £90 £300 £300

    Full-Time Study

    Full-time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible from the information they have provided on their course application form.

    If you have been living in the UK for at least three years, are an ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full-time course. Please check our fee waiver policy for more information.

    Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

    Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.

    Please get in touch with nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.

    *Rest of UK (students typically domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), with a term-time address in Scotland.

    Part-Time Study

    A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver policy to see if you are eligible.

    Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.

    Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.

    Please contact nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk  if you have any further questions on fees.

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    The NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF Level 5 provides qualifications that could help learners get entry level jobs in the following areas: 

    • Desktop support
    • Network administration
    • Network support
    • Games design
    • Software development
    • Mobile applications development
    • Web development

    On successful completion of the NC in Computing with Digital Media at SCQF Level 5, at the discretion of the centre, learners may also progress directly onto the following programme: 

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    I want to start in 2023/24

    We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.