Who is this course for?
This course is for students who wish to achieve a Level 6 qualification on-island in the digital industries while developing effective industry knowledge and workplace skills. Students who wish to gain a critical understanding of the key concepts of cloud, web, security and app development would be suited to this course, along with those who wish to develop expertise in applying learning in a real-world context.
How long is this course and when does it run?
This is a one-year full-time course, or a two-year part time course commencing September 2025.
Deadline
The application portal is now open! The deadline for applications is 31st January 2025.
What are the entry requirements for the course?
Level 5 qualification – HND or Foundation degree
What will I study on this course?
This programme has been designed to provide students with the knowledge and industry skillset to be effective graduate members of the workforce in the computing and digital sectors and to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Individual Honours Project
The aim of the module is to highlight the culmination of skills and learning that students have attained during their program – work placements can be utilised as an initial research area to identify challenges that industry currently face, or view practices and procedures on a wider scale. The overarching goal is application of those skills to a specific, significant challenge or problem in an area that students are particularly interested in.
FinTech Security
This module examines the dilemma businesses are facing with the transition from traditional technologies and practices used throughout the financial sector into the modern cloud-based era. Students will develop an understanding of the potential threats and challenges faced with migrating to the cloud. Students will setup, configure, and secure a cloud-based system and will provide recommendations for maintaining its security.
Modern Web Applications
Web development and applications are constantly evolving and industry practices continually changing. Students will focus on the challenges developers face and how to meet these challenges whilst also considering current and new security threats. In response to this, students will produce a high-quality web app whilst ensuring thorough testing is implemented throughout the whole process and across a range of areas.
Cloud Computing Administration
This module examines current cloud computing infrastructure and the successful development and management of systems within this environment. Students will develop knowledge of the key cloud providers, key components of Cloud Computing Administration, development of a business standard cloud solution and have the opportunity to sit relevant cloud computing professional qualifications (AZ900).
Advanced Mobile Development
This module provides a theoretical and practical understanding of the development of mobile apps. The module aims to cover no-code and low-code UI/UX design principles for mobile devices, mobile application development techniques, use of in-premises and cloud-based development tools, manual and automated testing strategies, and the evaluation of mobile apps. Students will work towards developing a cross-platform mobile app that targets platforms such as Android and IOS devices.
What qualification will I gain?
BSc (Hons) in Digital Technologies and lead to graduate-level employment and postgraduate study such as a master’s course.
How much will it cost:
£9,250 per year
Extra information?
For more information, please email Shaun.Heslop@highlands.ac.uk or call UCJ on 608789.
The application portal is now open! The deadline for applications is 31st January 2025.