Course summary
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 related occupational 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.
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Modules
The 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
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
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:
- Course does not award QTS
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
- Course code:
- D500
- Institution code:
- C54
- Campus name:
- Main Campus (Ipswich Road)
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
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).
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components. |
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6400 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6400 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6400 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6400 | 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
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ