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Digital and Software Technology

  • Diploma of Higher Education
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

This DipHE course will allow you to gain a broad set of skills that are suitable for technical job roles. You will learn how to implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and increase productivity using a selection of digital technologies.

You will also gain an understanding of computing, data science, networking, security and business systems and operations.

Modules

Course Modules

Year One:

  • Agile Methods, Software Technologies and Operations
  • Computer System Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Business Intelligence
  • Introduction to Networking
  • Programming with Python
  • Web Technologies and Databases

Year Two:

  • Data Analysis
  • DevOps
  • Digital Leadership and Management
  • Digital Technologies, System Design and Management
  • Introduction to Cyber Security
  • Agile Design Group Project

Assessment method

A variety of assessments are used within this programme including:

  • Practical assessments
  • Written assignments
  • Oral presentations
  • Examinations

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • Diploma of Higher Education • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
I300
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
I300
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

64 points. Two full A-level equivalents, including grade C in Computer Science

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

Access to HE Diploma

64 points from a QAA-approved course in Computing.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

MPP from BTEC in Computing or IT-related subject. Engineering or science subjects may be accepted.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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