Digital Media and Game Design NQ

What is special about this course?

This is a one-year full-time course that is designed for people who are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in Computing, Cyber security and Games Design. This course is a good stepping stone to HNC courses in Computing, Administration and Business.  On completion students will achieve the following qualifications:

  • A National Qualification in Computing at Level 5
  • The National Progression Award Computer Games Development at Level 5
  • The National Progression Award Digital Media at Level 5
  • The National Progression Award Computer Networks at Level 5

Entry requirements

  • A group of National 4 qualifications.
  • Applications from adults without formal qualifications are welcome.

Computer Games: Design

Computer Games: Media Assets

Computer Games: Development

Computer Networking Fundamentals

Install and Maintain Computer Hardware

Install and Maintain Computer Software

Digital Media: Still Images

Digital Media: Moving Images

Digital Media: Audio

Introduction to Office 365

Communications

Employability Skills

Numeracy

Introduction to IT Fundamentals

Introduction IT Security

BCS-  Presentation Software

BCS-  Spreadsheet Software

BCS-  Word Processing Software

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

The majority of teaching is done face to face and is classroom based.

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Outer Hebrides
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)

    Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Start date

September

Fees

Please contact leadmissions@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding.

What can I do on completion of my course?

 

 

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Apply for Digital Media and Game Design NQ

I want to start in 2023/24

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.