Course summary
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. The aims of this Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies are to:
- give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the national and international digital technologies environment.
- develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different digital technologies functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex digital technologies.
- provide the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies, including cyber security, software development, data analytics, networking, animation, software testing, business analysis and change management.
- offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions.
- develop students’ understanding of the major impact that digital technologies have on the business environment.
- provide insight into digital technology operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace.
- equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
- allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
- We understand the unique needs of students studying online; we appreciate that they may be juggling work, family, and other commitments, and at Activate Learning we are experienced in supporting people in those situations. We have a dedicated team of Higher Education Study Support Tutors who are on hand if you need additional help.
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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
Assessment method
This course will consist of ‘live’ (synchronous) workshops and seminars along with learning materials which you will be guided through and able to complete at a time convenient to you. You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating invocational activities, you will develop key behaviour and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Plus, you’ll be supported by a friendly, committed, and qualified team of lecturers who have both professional and teaching experience. You will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, group assessment, peer assessment, portfolio assessment and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles, and multimedia content. Support You will have a range of support made available to you, including academic and pastoral support, learning support and access to additional support funds (ifeligible). Please see our Support Pages for further information. Additional study support Whether you have a recognised disability, specific learning difficulty, or not, you will be eligible to access additional learning support in all the following areas: -assistive software training -IT upskilling -essay planning and structure -proofreading and editing written work -bibliographies and referencing -time management and personal organisation -revision and exam tips -presentation techniques
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Applicants will be expected to possess one of the following: -A minimum of 64 UCAS points, or -Relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or -Level 3 in Computing or Business or other related subject, or -T Level at Pass in a related subject Along with a GCSE grade 4 or above in maths and also in English. Other L2 qualifications in English and maths may be accepted. Those who do not have a GCSE in maths and/or 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. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as: -Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 -PTE Academic 51, or -IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5)
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6500 | 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
Activate Learning
Oxford City Centre Campus
Oxpens Road
Oxford
OX1 1SA
Clearing contact details
HE Admissions Team
0800 488 0378
Additional information
Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 6.30pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 6.30pm Friday 9am - 4pm Additional dates available for telephones calls: Saturday 19th August - 9am - 1pm Sunday 20th August - 9am - 1pm Saturday 26th August - 9am - 1pm Sunday 27th August- 9am - 1pm