Computing Science SCQF 5 (Online Virtual Classroom) National 5

What is special about this course?

Computing science is vital to everyday life - socially, technologically and economically. Computing shapes the world in which we live and its future.  It brings together elements of technology, science and creative digital media. Explore the role and impact of contemporary computing technologies, providing an insight into the challenges, excitement and rewards in this area of employment.

Entry requirements

Working towards National 5 Maths plus have some computing experience.

  • Software Design and Development
  • Computer Systems
  • Database Design and Development
  • Web Design and Development

How will I study my course?

  • Distance learning
  • Evening
  • Online
  • Online Virtual Classroom
  • Mondays 6 - 9pm
  • Optional Tutorial 5pm - 5.45pm 

You will learn online through timetabled classes delivered by a lecturer in a virtual classroom on Microsoft Teams. You'll use our virtual learning environment to access resources, complete assessments, and chat to your lecturer and classmates. You will have to attend one of our campuses or centres for SQA assessments.

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Online

Start date

September 

Fees

 

SCQF 4 - 6 Scottish Fee 2026/27 RUK and International 

National 4, 5, Highers and Advanced Highers

 £370 £1517

A fee waiver could be available to help with the payment of your course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver guidance to see if you are eligible, please also see the additional costs associated with this course.  

Fees are payable at the time of enrolment each academic year. Please get in touch with accountsreceivable.nwh@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions. 

Additional costs  

This course requires you to attend a UHI North, West and Hebrides campus or centre for your prelim assessment. Travel to one of our UHI North, West and Hebrides centres will be at your own expense.

This course includes a final exam. Your final exam will take place at one of our exam centres (SQA) Alness, Auchtertyre, Fort William, Portree, Stornoway or Thurso. Travel to this centre will be at your own expense.

There is no charge for assessments and exams that take place in UHI North, West and Hebrides centres (Alness, Auchtertyre, Fort William, Portree, Stornoway or Thurso).

It may be possible to sit final exams at one of the other UHI campuses who may charge for the cost of the room hire and staff invigilation. These costs will be at your own expense. This would need to be agreed and organised by you.

 

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion, you might consider studying Higher Computing Science

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