What is special about this course?
This course is designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the digital world.
You will gain experience and develop a range of skills and knowledge relating to computer hardware, website design, programming, games development and multimedia (using Adobe software).
Local businesses are invited to come along and speak to you and help with your understanding of the opportunities available and the skills required. There will also be opportunities to engage online with other companies in this subject area.
Special features:
- Study a variety of subjects to underpin key aspects of computing and digital media
- Learn skills to enable you to progress to further study or into employment
- Learn about computing and digital media in a friendly and supportive environment
Entry requirements
- Three National 4s, one of which must be a literacy-based subject (e.g. English, History, Modern Studies etc.)
OR
- A SCQF Level 4 course or equivalent.
- You may also be invited to attend an interview.
- Applications are encouraged from prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above.
Course content includes:
- Website Graphics
- Website Design and Development
- Install and Maintain Computer Software
- Install and Maintain Computer Hardware
- Data Citizenship
- Digital Media Elements
- Computer Games: Design
- Computer Games: Media Assets
- Computer Games: Development
- Computing: Project
- Web Apps: Word Processing
- Numeracy
Equipment
You are required to have your own earphones/headphones (approx. £10 to £15).
Fees
Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.
If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.
If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Course fees 2024/25*
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Scotland
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Rest of UK
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International
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Further Education - Full time
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£1,008
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£1,008
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£6,960
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Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit)
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£88
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£88
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£352
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Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits)
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£528
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£528
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£2,112
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* Fees for 2025/26 are still to be confirmed.
Funding
Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.