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This course offers you the opportunity to develop skills in network technologies . There is an emphasis on the development of networking and technical skills , as well as developing team working , problem solving and communication skills . In addition to SQA certification , there are opportunities to gain industry-recognised vendor certifications through CISCO , and VMWARE .

Entry Requirements One of the following :

One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Science , Maths , Graphic Communication or any science / technology subject ; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent

Foundation Apprenticeship : Information Technology : Hardware / System Support SCQF Level 6 PLUS four National 5s at Grade C or above

National Certificate : Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6

Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6

Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

Following qualification approval , articulation options will be explored and will be advised at the start of the course

KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth

This course offers you the opportunity to develop your technical skills , including operating systems , hardware , team working , and project management skills . It is suitable for those wishing to train for a career in technical support and for those who are passionate about building computers and networks with a focus on supporting networked computer systems .

Entry Requirements One of the following :

One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Science , Maths , Graphic Communication or any Science / Technology subject ; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above , including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent

Foundation Apprenticeship : Information Technology : Hardware / System Support SCQF Level 6 ; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above

National Certificate : Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6

Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6

Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

Following qualification approval , articulation options will be explored and will be advised at the start of the course

On this course , you will learn how to think like a hacker , and gain a deep understanding of security issues and concerns . The course introduces you to characteristics of cybercrime , security principles , technologies , and procedures to defend networks . You will understand how to develop security policies that comply with cyber security laws .

Entry Requirements One of the following :

One Higher at Grade C or above in Computing Science , Maths , Graphic Communication or any Science / Technology subject ; plus four National 5s at Grade C or above , including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy

Foundation Apprenticeship : Information Technology : Hardware / System Support SCQF Level 6 plus four National 5s at Grade C or above

Advanced Certificate : Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6

Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6

Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study HND : Cyber Security SCQF Level 8

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University

BSc ( Hons ): Ethical Hacking

Routes where progression is possible BSc ( Hons ): Computing BEng ( Hons ): Cyber Security

AbyU

AbyU UWS

This course will develop your 3D computer modelling and animation skills through the extensive use of industry-leading software including Autodesk 3D Studio Max & Maya , Adobe Premiere , Photoshop & After Effects , and Animate . You will participate in a range of creative , clientbased briefs , which are designed to develop your conceptual thinking and improve your skills within the digital domain .

Entry Requirements

You must demonstrate a portfolio of previous work and possess one of the following :

Advanced Certificate or National Certificate : Computer Games Development SCQF Level 6

Advanced Certificate or National Certificate : Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 6

One Higher at Grade C or above in Art and Design , English , Computing Science , Graphic Communication , or Physics ; plus three National 5s at Grade C or above

Relevant industry experience and / or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

Entire degree delivered at Fife College BA ( Hons ): Creative Enterprise

QMU

Articulation routes agreed between Fife College and the University

BSc / BSc ( Hons ): Computer Games ( Art and Animation ) GCU

BSc ( Hons ): Digital Media

Routes where progression is possible

RGU

BSc ( Hons ): Computer Animation Arts UWS BA ( Hons ): New Media Art

UWS

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