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UCAS Code: IT02 | Higher National Diploma - HND
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About this course
The Pearson HND in Digital Technologies (Software Development and Programme Pathway) is a Higher Technical Qualification that helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. HTQs are qualifications at Level 4 or Level 5, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Foundation Degrees, and are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour sought after by employers. The aims of this Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies are to:
-give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the national and international digital technologies environment.
-develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different- digital technologies functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex digital technologies.
-provide the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies, including cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, networking, animation, software testing, business analysis and change management.
-offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions.
-develop students’ understanding of the major impact that digital technologies have on the business environment.
-provide insight into digital technology operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace.
-equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
-allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
This qualification is also delivered online or on campus at our City of Oxford College and University Centre (Technology Campus).
The Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies (Software Development and Programming), accredited by Pearson, will provide you with the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies and develop your understanding of the major impact that digital technologies have on the business environment.
Employer demand for digital technology skills and knowledge is increasing, and non-digital technology companies are becoming more reliant on digital technology specialists as business requirements evolve. Skills shortages in key areas of the digital economy mean there are many different IT careers available for people with the relevant qualifications and experience.
Key growth areas within the IT and computing industry include social and digital media, data protection, cyber security, games design, website development and cloud/mobile technologies. The south-east of England is home to many global IT companies, so you will be well placed for job opportunities and career prospects.
Modules
You will study sixteen units in total:
Year 1
• Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
• Cyber Security
• Programming
• Big Data & Visualisation
• Networking in the Cloud
• Database Design & Development
• Data Analytics
Year 2
• Business Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Emerging Technologies
• Risk Analysis and System Testing
• Applied Analytical Models
• Business Information Technology Systems
• Work-based Learning in the Digital Economy
• Digital Sustainability
The HND will also help you develop your academic writing and research skills providing you with the opportunity develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving. Further details about this course are available in the course specification which can be found here
Assessment methods
This course is delivered online and on campus at Reading College and University Centre and City of Oxford College (Technology Campus) and will consist of ‘live’ (synchronous) workshops and seminars along with learning materials which you will be guided through and able to complete at a time convenient to you. You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating invocational activities, you will develop key behaviour and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Plus, you’ll be supported by a friendly, committed, and qualified team of lecturers who have both professional and teaching experience. You will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, group assessment, peer assessment, portfolio assessment and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles, and multimedia content.
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