S 56 Computing Science Advanced Higher Higher and

S 5/6 Computing Science Advanced Higher, Higher and N 5 What is Computing Science? • • • Computer science is an amazingly wide subject with an important role in today’s increasingly digital world! Computer scientists design new software, solve computing problems and develop different ways to use technology to make the world a better place to live. Higher, National and Advance Higher Computing Science is an important subject which employers value in a huge variety of different industries. What will we learn in Computing Science? Software Development Computer Systems Web Design Database Development What are my career options? Click here to see them all on My World of Work!

Why Study Computing Science? � Computing Science will involve planning and developing a wide range of software such as Apps, Websites & Databases. � It is a very practical and hands-on subject which is also very creative. � You will learn how to use Computers and Digital Technology effectively which is invaluable to employers everywhere. � Computing Science is a rapidly growing subject area that has become an important part of the world that we live in today. � Expertise in Computing enables you to solve complex, challenging problems. � You can study Higher, National 5 or National 4 in S 5 – Then progress to National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher in S 6. � Computing jobs are here to stay, regardless of where you are located.

Don’t Just take our word for it Here we have one of our current Higher Computing Science pupils who will tell you a bit about her experiences in Computing Science.

Do you: � ENJOY USING COMPUTERS and IT? � ENJOY BEING CREATIVE? � ENJOY SOLVING PROBLEMS? � ENJOY WORKING WITH A RANGE OF SOFTWARE? � WISH TO WORK IN THE COMPUTER/ IT INDUSTRY WHEN YOU LEAVE SCHOOL? � WISH TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN CODING, WED DESIGN, DATABASE MANAGEMENT & learn how a COMPUTER works? THEN COMPUTING SCIENCE IS THE CHOICE FOR YOU! See the option choice booklet for more information