Digital Innovation and Computing
NPA Computer Games with IT Software (SCP)
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 5
Study mode Part time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
This course is for senior-phase pupils who are still at school.
This course provides a pathway to the Foundation Apprenticeship in IT Software, teaching a range of vocational and life skills, including computer programming and problem-solving.
The qualification will also improve your computational thinking skills, a competence which is increasingly recognised as vital in the 21st century.
If you wish to progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Games Development, you will require further study at a higher level and a complementary maths qualification.
What you will learn
- Computer Games: Design
- Computer Games: Development
- Computer Games Media Assets
- Computer Games: Portfolio
- Computer Programming
- Gameplay
How the course is assessed
- Ongoing assessment
Number of days per week
- One day per week: Friday 1.30 PM to 4.00 PM
Entry requirements
- Pupils should be studying towards National 5 in maths, English, computing, or a science-related subject.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Foundation Apprenticeship in IT Software Development
- Full-time college computing courses
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Part time | 17/08/26 |
