Wigan and Leigh College
UCAS Code: DIG1 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
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Students must also have a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent. Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered.
About this course
This new and exciting programme is designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for employment or progress to the BSc (Hons) Computing programme.
**ALIGNED WITH INDUSTRY**
The HTQ HND Digital Technologies provides technical training with the skills, knowledge and behaviours crucial to the digital economy, equipping you with the skills to join the digital workforce.
AI Technology is an integral business process in the digital economy across Greater Manchester and beyond, so there are growing opportunities for qualified professionals.
**WORK PLACEMENTS**
You will apply your skills and knowledge on a work-related placement to develop the right skills and competencies for the workplace.
**INDUSTRY RELEVANT**
The programme is delivered by industry experts and education professionals who have extensive computing knowledge, as well as industrial and commercial experience.
**INDUSTRY STANDARD FACILITIES**
The programme is based in the Centre for Advanced Technical Studies, which opened in September 2021, with new hardware for:
• internet of things
• connected devices
• virtual reality
Classrooms and computing laboratories are equipped with up-to-date software and networking tech. You will have access to a laptop and equipment to develop your own project.
**EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM**
You will visit employers and conferences and you will meet visiting guest speakers from local, national and international employers including Microsoft, IBM and Sony, to enhance your skills, knowledge and employment opportunities.
Modules
Year 1 (HNC) Modules include:
• Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
• Cyber Security
• Programming
• Big Data Visualisation
• Cloud Fundamentals
• Software Development Lifecycles
• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems
Year 2 (HND) Modules include:
• Business Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Emerging Technologies
• Risk Analysis and Systems Testing
• Application Development
• Application Program Interfaces
• Digital Sustainability
• Pitching and Negotiating Skills
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may take the form of assessment of individual performance during practical work, essays, reports, presentations, analytical or design assignments, research assignments, blogs/vlogs and personal development plans. The use of multi-modal assessment allows for the use of a wider range of assessment methods – incorporating the use of screencasts, livestreams and digital portfolios of evidence.
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