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Digital and Software Technology

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

This CertHE programme addresses a skills shortage in the general area of ‘digital’ and software technology. The programme will provide you with a broad set of skills suitable for technical roles in which you can implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services, and increase productivity using selected digital technologies. The programme therefore provides you with a broad appreciation and understanding of digital technology which includes computing, data science, networking, security, business systems and operations.

This includes an understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin computer programming systems and networking, as well as a more detailed understanding of agile methods, continuous integration in software development, cyber security threats and system design. Teaching is carried out within laboratories that use industry-standard equipment thereby allowing students to develop practical skills associated with digital and software technology environments.

What is a 'CertHE'?
A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) is a UK higher education qualification equivalent to the first year (Level 4) of a full-time Bachelor's degree, providing foundational knowledge in a specific subject area.

You will:
Learn about software development and digital management
Use and apply modern version control and continuous integration software development technologies
Work as part of a team using an agile development method to design and create a software solution
Gain experience with introductory cyber security techniques

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

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:
I302
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
I302
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level

64 points from two full A-level equivalents, including grade C in Computer Science

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.

Access to HE Diploma

64 points from a QAA-approved course in Computing.

Scottish Higher

64 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Computer Studies.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 points

26 points overall including Grade 5 in Higher Level Computer Studies
Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

64 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Computer Studies.

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.

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).

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