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Course summary
Digital technology is a fast paced and exciting discipline that thrives on innovation. From medicine and healthcare to industrial applications, transport, communications, and entertainment, our lives are dependent on digital technology, one of the fastest growing areas for employment in the world. If you hold a higher national diploma or foundation degree in a digital technology or computing award this course provides a progression route to a degree in Digital Technologies. You can study full time or part-time, at Reading College and University Centre or City of Oxford College and University Centre or via distance learning. You will benefit from visiting speakers from industry and the setting of ‘live briefs’ from companies such as Microsoft, IBM and JISC. Using high quality learning resources such as computer laboratories and digital resources you can apply the cutting-edge theoretical skills and techniques you have learned. You will acquire knowledge and skills, emphasising the personal, interpersonal and project skills necessary to apply these to the modern workplace.
Modules
On this top-up year, you’ll deepen your knowledge of digital technologies while developing the practical and professional skills that employers are looking for. You’ll study topics such as software engineering, project management, cloud computing and the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Much of your learning will be hands-on – you’ll work on live briefs from organisations like Microsoft, IBM and JISC, apply theory in specialist labs or cloud environments, and put your skills into practice through a substantial Digital Technologies project. Whether you study on campus or online, you’ll learn in small groups and interactive sessions, with plenty of opportunities for discussion, problem-solving, and collaboration. Guest speakers from industry will also give you real insight into current trends and emerging technologies.
Assessment method
Your assessments will be diverse, and will support different learning styles - you’ll have a real opportunity to showcase your strengths. Your learning may be assessed by a combination of individual or group coursework, examinations, and presentations.
How to apply
14Jan
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
UCAS Tariff
Prior qualifications necessary for entry to the programme, including English language requirements. The University’s standard requirements are https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements Prior qualifications necessary for entry to the programme, including English language requirements: ● Foundation Degree in Computing or Digital Technologies. ● HND in Computing or Digital Technologies. ● Direct entry after having completed level 5 e.g. DipHE at university level in a computing related subject Students for whom English is not their main language also need to show that their English is at a high enough level to succeed in their studies. The minimum English language requirements are specified at http://www.brookes.ac.uk/international/apply/undergraduate/requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/digital-technologies-bsc-top-up
English language requirements
Please see the University's standard English language requirements.
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/digital-technologies-bsc-top-up
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7770 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7770 | 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
Please note, tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level. For further information please see our 2025-26 tuition fees FAQs.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
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Headington
Oxford
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