Stow College

Computing: Games and Software Development: NQ

Do you want to be Computer Programmer, Systems Analyst, Computer Technician, Network Administrator ….

The NQ Computing: Games and Software Development course will prepare you for entry to HNC Games Development, HND Software Development.

Once you complete your Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma course you may be able to top-up your qualification to Degree standard or enter employment in the exciting Information Technology industry where there are many job opportunities.

Take the first steps now to a well-paid and fascinating career in the new knowledge- based industries.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have, or expect to achieve, the following as a minimum prior to entry:

• 2 Standard Grades (bands 1 or 2), OR 2 Intermediate 2 (band A or B), one of which must be Mathematics
• 1 further Standard Grade (bands 1-3) OR Intermediate 1 (bands A-C)
• English or Communication at Standard Grade (band 1-4) OR Intermediate 1 (band A or B)

Candidates 25yrs or over may be accepted with lower qualifications, subject to relevant computing experience.

Course Content

Some of the subjects you will study on this course are:

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Animation Fundamentals
• Digital Gaming Design
• Computer Programming
• Computer Software /Hardware
• Mathematics/Numeracy
• Communications