Computing Science: Higher

Entry Requirements:

• National 5 Computing Science Course.
• Direct entry as Crash Higher for S6 only – individual cases considered by PT – H Maths pass A/B in S5 preferred.

Course Content:

The Course provides a broad-based, integrated study of a range of Computing Science topics. The Course provides the opportunity for learners to acquire a deeper understanding of programming, database design, web design, and computer systems.

Mandatory units

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

The 4 mandatory units will be assessed during the year.

Assessment:

• Component 1 –question paper

The question paper will have two sections worth 110marks.

• Component 2 – Assignment

A two-week task, comprising of a database, program and software solution to be designed, created and tested by the learner. The learner will then communicate their findings in a written piece of work which they will complete during class time, under exam conditions. This assignment is worth 60 marks and is marked externally by the SQA.

Progression Pathway:

Advanced Higher Computing Science