UCAS Code
TECH
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Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our Digital & Computing pathways will equip you with the computing skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the ever-evolving global computing environment.

You will develop skills in Software Development, Programming, Cyber, Computer hardware and networking systems, relational database design, computer security, Games and website design and development.

Pathways available on the HNC Digital Technologies course are:

  • Cyber Security and Cloud Networking
  • Software Development and Programming
  • Games and Animation

These courses are ideal for those who would like to progress from a Level 3 qualification in Computing, ICT, Games and other digital subjects, or those already working in the industry who would like to build their understanding of key concepts in one of the pathways at Bury College University Centre.

It will also provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career progression in the Digital Industries. The most exciting of all future careers!

Course validated by: Pearson Education

Topics you will study may include:

  • Programming

  • Networking and Security

  • Database Design and Development

  • Innovation and Digital Transformation

  • Cyber Security

  • Game Development - Principles of Animation

  • Big Data

  • Artificial Intelligence

Through your course, you will be assessed by a mixture of coursework (Portfolio), presentations, projects and practical activities. You will be assessed on a continuous basis.

During the course, you may also have the opportunity to gain additional professional IT qualifications through further study, including CISCO and UNITY.

Successful completion of the HNC in Digital Technologies secures an interview for a place on the second year of a BSc (Hons) Games Design and Production at the University of Salford.

After successful completion of your HNC, you will be able to progress onto a full BSc (Hons) top-up Degree at university where you will build on the skills and knowledge developed in your course, and specialise in one of the many Digital pathways available at Degree level.

Discover career opportunities as a:
·         Software developer
·         Database analyst
·         Web developer
·         Network engineer
·         Network and cyber security engineer
·         Games design and developer - animator

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

96 UCAS Tariff Points. A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English is essential. You will be required to attend an interview and/or assessment. If you do not have the formal entry requirements but have relevant work experience or an alternative qualification you may still be eligible for the course.

The majority of students will be able to access a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England to pay their HE Course Fee.

Self-funding students may pay in 3 instalments in September (25%), January (25%) and April (50%).

Course Fee: £8,250.00 per year

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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