HND in Digital Technologies

This course is for students who want to continue their education through applied learning in the digital computing sector. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in digital technologies, computing and related fields.

HND in Digital Technologies is a higher national qualification focused on computing and digital technologies. It combines applied learning with practical subject knowledge, helping students build skills that can support employment or progression to further higher-education study. Students may study areas such as Big Data and Visualisation, Cyber Security, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Networking, Networking in the Cloud and Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, alongside wider themes in software, data, digital systems, web technologies, networks, databases and applied technology projects. Full-time; GBS may offer weekday/evening classes subject to availability.

This course provides applied learning in the digital computing sector for students pursuing a career in digital technologies and computing.

Level: Diploma

Duration: 2 years

Study mode: Full-time

Entry requirements: Contact Pickauni for current entry requirements.

Career outcomes: Career outcomes may include IT support analyst, junior software or web developer, data support officer, systems support, digital project assistant, technology consultant support or further study in computing. Students may also use the qualification to progress towards a degree or top-up route where entry requirements are met.