Although the 31st January application date has passed, we are still accepting applications for this course
The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects of those who take them.
The Level 4 modules lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to digital technologies and to a range of digital technology specialist functions. This develops and strengthens core skills, while preparing students to study specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.
Students will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop vocational behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a 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.
The Level 5 units s give students the opportunity to specialise in a digital-technology relatedoccupational area and to progress to degree-level study. The units prepare students to move on to specific areas of digital technologies at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making.
Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of digital technology situations.
After studying a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply them.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsThe course requires 240 credits, comprising 8 units (15 credits each) at Level 4 AND 8 units (15 credits each) at Level 5:
Level 4:
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 6: Networking in the Cloud
Unit 10: Database Design & Development
Unit 11: Software Development Lifecycles
Level 5:
Unit 19: Business Intelligence
Unit 20: Internet of Things
Unit 21: Emerging Technologies
Unit 26: Data Structures & Algorithms
Unit 27: Advanced Programming
Unit 28: Risk Analysis and Systems Testing
Plus a further 2 modules chosen by the course team
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:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) 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:
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider International/Overseas applicants for this course due to UKVI Regulations (ie anyone who would require a Student Visa to study in the UK).
Students will need:
GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English AND one of the following:
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Computer Science or other related Level 3 qualification
a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
Mature students with relevant industrial background may also be considered subject to interview.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components. |
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.
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.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7056 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7056 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7056 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7056 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8528 | Year 1 |
| International | £8528 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8528 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8528 | Year 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.
HND per 15 credit unit UK fee: £882, International Fee: £1,066
Full HND (240 Credits) UK fee: £14,112, International Fee: £17,052
In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee.
Information about fees and funding for this course can be found on the City College Norwich website here: https://he.ccn.ac.uk/fees-and-applications/financial-support
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