Course summary
As a Digital and Technology Solutions graduate, you will have the option of progressing into careers such as cyber security analyst, data or systems analyst or engineer, IT consultant or technician, network or software engineer or web developer. Our FdSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree has been aligned with the occupational standard for Software Developer and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved as meeting occupational standards for the relevant sector. Digital technologies are now a fundamental part of all sectors of commerce and industry. Underpinning this is the continual need to design and develop technological solutions to a broad range of ever-evolving problems. This encompasses a range of digital and communications based solutions centred on the acquisition, storage, manipulation, retrieval and dissemination of data. Every learner will have the opportunity to develop:
- Web design and development skills in HTML, CSS and client-side scripting;
- Systems analysis skills;
- Database design and development skills within Microsoft Access and MYSQL/PHPMYDMIN;
- Use of virtualisation technologies;
- Network design and development skills – both local and business scale networks;
- Network security and basic cybersecurity skills in protecting a business scale network;
- Server side programming skills for e-commerce development.
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Modules
Year 1 Professional and Study Skills Web Development Computer Networking Fundamentals Systems Analysis and Design Methodologies Programming Fundamentals Database System Fundamentals Year 2 Software Development with Agile Implementing Secure Networks Server-Side Development Major Development Project.
Assessment method
Assessment methods on this programme include practical projects, case studies, evaluations, planning and design documentation and reports.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- G4T2
- Institution code:
- G80
- Campus name:
- University Centre Grimsby
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
The Institute will also encourage applications from non-traditional learners who lack formal academic qualifications. All such non-traditional applicants will be interviewed, set an appropriate piece of work (a research based written assignment investigating a current topic within the digital technologies sector), asked to provide evidence of relevant digital product development and a judgement made taking into account their academic potential and relevant experience.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
England | £8500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8500 | 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 .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre Grimsby
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner Campus
Grimsby
DN34 5BQ