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Digital Innovation and Development

  • Diploma of Higher Education
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Awarded by:
University of Hull
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

The DipHE Digital Innovation and Development programme provides learners with a gateway to employment within the computing industry; it is aimed at providing the fundamental skills for a broad range of roles in the dynamic and fast-evolving field of online, mobile and virtual reality development.

This online-delivered course provides post further education learners and existing software developers, electronics engineers and electronic media developers with the fundamental skills to work in industries that combine software, web, mobile and virtual reality skills to develop new and innovative interactive solutions for a wide range of industries and applications. Key things you will learn within the course are:

• The development of browser and server-based software solutions that are delivered through the internet.
• The production of apps that function on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smart watches and tablets.
• The design and creation of responsive virtual reality worlds that can accessed through mobile and specialist VR hardware.
• The design and construction of effective human computer interfaces for web-based applications, mobile devices and virtual reality.

The course is designed to take a learner with limited experience in the field computing to being skilled in the techniques required for them to work in the areas of virtual reality, augmented reality and mobile applications development industries, key elements the qualification focuses on include:

Creative problem solving is core: through the course of study learners will develop problem solving skills that allow them to meet the needs of clients and organisations that require software to be developed to meet specific requirements.

Client focused development: to produce interesting and engaging mobile, VR and AR experiences learners will throughout the course develop the ability to be innovative and imaginative in designing software solutions that are built around the client.

Learning by doing: learners will work individually and in groups to develop software products and experiment in practical labs to extend their learning beyond the theoretical elements of the subject.

Security is key: within the course there is a strong focus on the requirements to create systems that are safe to use in a VR environment and work securely across networks and the internet creating systems that protect user data during transmission and storage and be compliant with current legislation.

Industry relevant: Work undertaken students will be carefully aligned with the needs of industry through the college's Institute of Technology and has been informed by current industry trends and methods of operation.

Modules

Course Modules

  • Web Development Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Programming

  • HCI and User Interface Design

  • Networking and Software Security

  • VR Development Principles

  • Responsive Web Development

  • Advanced VR Development

  • Server-Side Web Development

  • Database Principles and Technologies

  • Mobile Applications Development

  • Mobile and AR Development

  • Digital Solutions Project

https://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/course/level-5-diphe-digital-innovation-and-development-full-time

Assessment method

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

  • Portfolio

  • Assignment

  • Online tests

  • Practical assignments in the format of software development, website development VR/AR development

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

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:
I166
Institution code:
L42
Campus name:
Main Site
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:
I166
Institution code:
L42
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from:
GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level
BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject (for example Beauty Therapy, Health and Social Care)
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher
T Levels
Plus
GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above
Level 3 Massage desirable – this can be completed alongside the course to allow for advanced massage techniques completion of the qualification
*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs
NARIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS tariff points.
Applicants will need to undertake a DBS criminal record check to study on this programme.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language- Grade 4/c or above
GCSE Maths- Grade 4/C or above

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

When we review an application, we take into consideration the context in which applicants have achieved their academic qualifications. If candidates meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer which is lower than our typical entry requirements. This is called a contextual offer. Where contextual offers are used, they are used in situations where they minimise barriers to entry for applicants and address inequalities, while maintaining standards.

Learn more on the Lincoln College University Centre website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC
Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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

Fees have not yet been confirmed for the 2027/28 academic year.
UCAS and the College website will be updated once confirmed.

*Fee and repayment terms are subject to change in line with government policy. Fees may be subject to annual increase. Learn more on the gov.uk website.

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