National 5 Computing Science (Online)
- Location
- Distance/Online Learning
- SCQF Level
- 5
- Start Date & time
- 19 Aug 2025 @ 6pm-9pm
- Qualification Type
- Higher
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 1 year (August to June)
£550.00
National 5 Computing Science is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts which form the foundation of computing science and explores the role and impact of computing technologies. You'll also develop a range of skills that will be invaluable for your future studies and a potential career in computing science.
What will I learn?
During National 5 Computer Science you'll learn:
Software design and development
You'll develop knowledge, understanding and practical problem-solving skills in software design and development, through a range of practical and investigative tasks using appropriate software development environments.
Computer systems
You'll develop an understanding of how data and instructions are stored in binary form and basic computer architecture, and gain an awareness of the environmental impact of the energy use of computing systems and security precautions that can be taken to protect computer systems.
Database design and development
You'll develop knowledge, understanding and practical problem-solving skills in database design and development, through a range of practical and investigative tasks.
Web design and development
You'll develop knowledge, understanding and practical problem-solving skills in web design and development, through a range of practical and investigative tasks.
Ready to get started?
To secure your place on this course, you’ll need to:
- Meet the entry requirements
- Pay the full course fee of £550
Payment options:
- Pay in full - £550
- Spread the cost - pay in 3 instalments via PayPal (option available at checkout; PayPal account required; subject to eligibility)
Please note, funding or fee waivers aren’t available for this course.
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Private Candidates - SQA Exams
If you are a private candidate wishing to sit an SQA exam for National 5 and Higher subjects, we may be able to support you as the presenting centre. Just use the link below to find out more.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- You should have passes in National 4 Maths and National 4 English, plus one other subject, preferably in a science-based subject.
- No prior computing or programming knowledge is required but if you have any experience, for example of using Python or C, or using HTML/CC for web design this would be an advantage.
Jobs and further study
If you successfully complete this course you could progress to Higher Computing Science or, with passes in other National 5 courses, to computing courses at Level 6.