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Digital Technologies

Course details
  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Nuneaton Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of digital technologies? Look no further! Our HND in Digital Technologies could be the progression route for you.

Our local intelligence tells us that IT management skills are in demand - our course is tailored to meet the digital market needs. Learn software development, data visualisation, cloud fundamentals, business intelligence, and more.

Use and learn powerful tools including;

  • Microsoft Visual Studio,

  • Power BI,

  • Microsoft Azure.

Skills for Excellence
Gain the skills, knowledge, and understanding needed to excel in the national and international digital technologies environment. From mastering cyber security to software development with Microsoft Visual Studio.

Empower Your Mind
Cultivate an enquiring mind that thrives on complexity. Our course equips you to work across diverse digital functions, lead teams, adapt to change, and tackle real-world challenges.

Career Versatility
Whether you aspire to be a data analyst, animation wizard, or business analyst, our curriculum provides core skills essential for various digital technology careers.

Balanced Approach
We blend employability skills with essential knowledge. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, job seeker, or academic enthusiast, our course caters to your ambitions.

Business Impact
Understand how digital technologies shape the business landscape. Gain insights into operations, opportunities, and global challenges.

Problem-Solving
Sharpen critical thinking, devise creative solutions, and communicate ideas effectively.

Independent Mastery
Manage yourself, adapt, analyse, and plan strategically.

Interpersonal Excellence
Lead, collaborate, negotiate, and present with finesse.

Commercial Acumen
Understand the digital tech sector and its demands and web development including SEO and digital marketing.

Modules

Year 1:

Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy

Unit 2: Innovation & Digital Transformation

Unit 3: Cyber Security

Unit 4: Programming

Unit 5: Big Data & Visualisation

Unit 7: Cloud Fundamentals

Unit 16: Website Design & Development

Unit 17: Management in the Digital Economy

Year 2:

Unit 19: Business Intelligence

Unit 20: Internet of Things

Unit 21: Emerging Technologies

Unit 38: Planning Social Media Campaigns

Unit 39: Digital Marketing

Unit 40: Customer Value Management

Unit 22: Work-based Learning in the Digital Economy

Unit 42: Pitching and Negotiating Skills

Assessment method

An assignment may take a variety of forms, including practical and written. The formats include reports, articles, portfolio, working applications, presentations, and design documentation.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

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:
D1GT
Institution code:
N79
Campus name:
Nuneaton Campus
Campus Code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Unfortunately NWSLC is unable to accept any applications from international students who require a Tier 4 VISA to study.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

A level - CCC

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

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£6100Year 1
Channel Islands£6100Year 1
Republic of Ireland£6100Year 1
England£6100Year 1
Northern Ireland£6100Year 1
Scotland£6100Year 1
Wales£6100Year 1

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

Hard Drive 500GB – Approx . £50

Laptop with Discreet Graphics (OPTIONAL) - £1000+

Trips – Ad-Hoc Costs Advertised at Time.

Sponsorship information

Unfortunately NWSLC is unable to accept any applications from international students who require a Tier 4 VISA to study.

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