HND in Digital Technologies (2 years)
The HND will assist you in developing a variety of critical skills necessary for admission into this fascinating and constantly changing industry if you are interested in pursuing a career in digital technology. Additionally, you'll learn transferrable abilities that are highly appreciated in both business and higher education, such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis.

University | TBA |
Degree | HND in Digital Technologies |
Level of study | level 3 |
Start date | September, January, June |
Duration | 2 years |
Location | London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester |
Delivery | Weekends, Weekdays or Evenings |
Hours per week | 9-12h |
Fees | £6000 |
Finances | Eligible for the Tuition Fee Loan and the Maintenance Loan |
Course Overview
Students who desire to continue their education through applied learning should take the HND in Digital Technologies course. The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are geared toward students who want to work in the field of digital computing and offer an extensive study of the industry.
Students who successfully complete this course have the option of pursuing occupations like:
- Business analyst
- Digital Technologist
- IT Support technician
- Data analyst
- Software developer
- Network technician
- Software tester
- Risk analyst
- Data analytics consultant
Year 1
Core Mandatory Units:
- Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (15 credits)
- Innovation and Digital Transformation (15 credits)
Additional Units:
- Programming (15 credits)
- Big Data and Visualisation (15 credits)
- Security (15 credits)
- Networking (15 credits)
- Database Design & Development (15 credits)
- Website Design & Development (15 credits)
Year 2
Core Mandatory Units:
- Business Intelligence (15 credits)
- Internet of Things (15 credits)
- Emerging Technologies (15 credits)
Additional Units:
- Business Information Technology Systems (15 credits)
- Digital Marketing (15 credits)
- Customer Value Management (15 credits)
- Work Based Learning in the Digital Economy (15 credits)
- Digital Sustainability (15 credits)