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Digital Technologies for England (Cloud Networking)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
2 Campuses
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Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

The Pearson HND Digital Technologies (Cloud Networking Pathway) is a higher technical qualification (HTQ) that helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. This programme, as a Higher Technical Qualification, is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and developed with employers. A Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) from Activate Learning provides an alternative high-quality route for you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your career.

HTQs are qualifications at Level 4 or Level 5, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Foundation Degrees, and are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour sought after by employers. This Higher National Diploma (HND) builds on the foundation of learning gained on the Higher National Certificate (HNC) to develop and strengthen your core and specialist skills.

You will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities that help you to develop vocational behaviour (the attitudes and approaches required for competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

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Modules

Course Modules

You will study sixteen units in total:
Year 1
• Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
• Cyber Security
• Programming
• Big Data &Visualisation
• Networking in the Cloud
• Security
• Networking

Year 2
• Business Intelligence
• Internet of Things
• Emerging Technologies
• Applied Security in the Cloud
• Work-based Learning in the Digital Economy
• Digital Sustainability
• Digital Technology as a Catalyst for Change.
• Network Management

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Online
  • Reading College

Study options

  • Higher National Diploma • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
O25

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Application codes

Institution code:
O25

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

Normally, entry requires a minimum of 48 UCAS points from your Level 3 qualifications comprised of either:

  • a BTEC Level 3 qualification such as an Extended Diploma in Computing, Business, or Creative Digital Media Production.
  • a GCE A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or satisfactory performance across more than one A Level.
  • other related Level 3 qualification.
  • an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject.
  • a T Level in a related subject, at Pass or above, or
  • an international equivalent to the above qualifications.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills Level 2, may also be accepted.

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their level of English is sufficient for study, normally equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5. We also accept other recognised English language tests and qualifications that meet the minimum requirements of your course.

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 IrelandTBC

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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