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HNC Digital Technologies Data Analytics FT Jan Start

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification

The Level 4 units 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.

After studying a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of digital technology. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of digital-technology-related business.

Key Information

  • Course Level

    Level 4

  • Delivery

    Full-Time

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Awarding Body

    Pearson


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This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:

Level 4 Year 1

Semester A

Core Mandatory  

  • Unit 1: Professional Practice

Specialist Mandatory  

  • Unit 4: Programming
  • Unit 3: Cyber Security
  • Unit 10: Database Design and Development

Semester B

Core Mandatory  

  • Unit 2: Innovation and Digital Transformation

Specialist Mandatory  

  • Unit 12: Data Analytics
  • Unit 6: Networking in the Cloud
  • Unit 5: Big Data and Visualisation

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

The primary way of delivering this programme is on campus.

The primary way of delivering this programme is in-person, on campus. This includes interactive lectures, workshops, practical sessions and independent study. Some elements of this programme may also be delivered online.

30 UCAS points

Those who do not have a GCSE in math and English will be required to undertake a pre-entry assessment to ensure suitability for the programme.

We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will have acquired skills that enable you to consider career paths as a Software Developer, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Database Developer, Network Engineer or a Systems Technician.

Alternatively, you may wish to progress onto a Top up degree to achieve a full Level 6 BSc.

Financial Support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Course Fees

UK

£7940.00

Additional Costs

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

  • Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may wish to buy your own copies)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities

You may be required to pay for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check if you are not in possession of a current one or registered on the update service.

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Applying only to University Campus Doncaster? You can directly apply.

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