This course is for those wanting to develop the software skills needed for the expanding software sector. You will learn about software design, object-oriented programming in C#, scripting in Python, techniques to manage/store/process big data, multi-user operating systems, SQL and database design
Read about Calum Whyte's West Lothian College experience here
The course includes:
You have the chance to study as an associate of Edinburgh Napier University, and of direct entry to third year of certain degree courses at Napier.
West Lothian College was easy for me to get to and the course was really enjoyable.
Calum Whyte, HND Computing: Software Development
Learning and being able to use programming at a high level has been really rewarding.
Ross McClung, HND Software Development
Build relationships with your classmates and lecturers. They play a big part in your course.
Andy Smith, HND Software Development
We also welcome applications from people with relevant experience.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: third year of degree-level course at Edinburgh Napier University in, BEng software engineering.
Employment: IT technician, helpdesk support technician, trainee programmer or apps designer.
If we invite you for an interview, plan to be in college for around three hours.
Please bring evidence of any qualifications, and/or employment references.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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