Higher Computing Science
There is an external exam at Higher level.
60% of the final grade comes from the external examination, 40% is from the course assignment.
After successfully completing the Higher Computing Science course pupils can consider studying Advanced Higher Computing Science or choosing to study a related course at College or University.
Virtually every job utilises Computing now, and pupils who undertake this course could specifically consider careers such as web designers, games programmers, software developers, digital animation, systems analysts, network managers, information administrators as well as many careers in local government, marketing, the Forces and office administration.
- Practical problem-solving skills in software design and development.
- Programming and computational thinking skills by designing, implementing, testing and evaluating practical software solutions.
- Knowledge and understanding of advanced concepts and practical problem-solving skills in information system design and development through a range of practical and investigative tasks.
- Create practical solutions using a range of development tools including databases and web design.
- Developing an understanding the technical, legal, environmental, economic and social issues related to information systems.
There is an external exam at Higher level.
60% of the final grade comes from the external examination, 40% is from the course assignment.
After successfully completing the Higher Computing Science course pupils can consider studying Advanced Higher Computing Science or choosing to study a related course at College or University.
Virtually every job utilises Computing now, and pupils who undertake this course could specifically consider careers such as web designers, games programmers, software developers, digital animation, systems analysts, network managers, information administrators as well as many careers in local government, marketing, the Forces and office administration.