A Foundation Degree that will allow students to combine academic study with employment or prepare for employment through work-related applications of their learning in Digital and Technology Solutions
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved as meeting occupational standards for the relevant sector. Our FdSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree has been aligned with the occupational standard for Software Developer and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
As a Digital and Technology Solutions graduate, you will have the option of progressing into careers such as a cyber security analyst, data or systems analyst or engineer, IT consultant or technician, network or software engineer or web developer.
Digital technologies are now a fundamental part of all sectors of commerce and industry. Underpinning this is the continual need to design and develop technological solutions to a broad range of ever-evolving problems. This encompasses a range of digital and communications-based solutions centred on the acquisition, storage, manipulation, retrieval and dissemination of data.
Every learner will have the opportunity to develop:
Web design and development skills in HTML, CSS and client-side scripting;
Systems analysis skills;
Database design and development skills within Microsoft Access and MYSQL/PHPMYDMIN;
Use of virtualisation technologies;
Network design and development skills – both local and business scale networks;
Network security and basic cybersecurity skills in protecting a business-scale network;
Server-side programming skills for e-commerce development.
The development and continued success of business is increasingly based on its ability to harness digital and technology solutions to develop and market new products and services, increase productivity and workflow, minimise costs, and protect itself from threats from various forms of cybercrime.
This course will equip you with the skills you need to design and develop technological solutions to a broad range of ever-evolving problems. This includes the ability to manage and maintain large sets of data, as well as the application of advanced data analytics, which rely on the application of artificial intelligence, and the fundamental digital skills required by employers in 2025 and beyond.
University Centre Grimsby offers state-of-the-art workspaces, which are equipped with all of the latest technology, preparing you for a future in the digital industry. This course is designed to give you a tailor-made, modern qualification, which covers a range of skills and technologies to help you achieve your dream career or progress in your current employment.
To achieve the HTQ status, both level 4 and level 5 pathways must be completed.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsYear 1
Professional & Study Skills
Web Development
Computer Networking Fundamentals
Systems Analysis & Design Methodologies
Programming Fundamentals
Database System Fundamentals
Year 2
Software Development with Agile
Implementing Secure Networks
Server-Side Development
Major Development Project
Assessment methods in this programme include:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
The Institute will also encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. All such non-traditional applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (a research based written assignment investigating a current topic within the digital technologies sector), asked to provide evidence of relevant digital product development and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £8500 |
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.
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
Email:infocent@grimsby.ac.uk
Phone:0800 315 002
Email:headmissions@grimsby.ac.uk
Phone:0800 328 3631
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Grimsby
DN34 5BQ
At TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
