Develop the technical and analytical skills to understand, build and improve digital systems. Connect computing concepts with practical problem solving and project work for a range of technology careers.
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For learners interested in building degree-level knowledge and practical skills for related careers or further study.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Computer Architecture and Systems SoftwareFirst year
Technical and Professional SkillsFirst year
Internet TechnologiesFirst year
System Security ManagementSecond year
Database SystemsSecond year
Artificial IntelligenceSecond year
Concurrent and Distributed SystemsFinal year (option)
Mobile Application DevelopmentFinal year (option)
Final Year ProjectFinal year
Software Systems Design and TestingFinal year
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Create a booking-app prototype and use test cases to check how it handles inputs and errors.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
ComputingSoftware and systemsDigital technology
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Software developer
Related career
Software developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£56,914
Experienced
£75,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
System analysts review companies' software, hardware and IT processes and develop plans to improve or replace them.
Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Network engineers design, set up and maintain physical and virtual IT communication systems for organisations.
Starting out
£25,500
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£52,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
IT support technicians give technical help to computer users by identifying and fixing hardware, software and network problems.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
Starting out
£23,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£55,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
IT security co-ordinators protect their clients' computer systems and data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£76,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£62,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Data scientists use software, artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse and interpret large amounts of data.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£83,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Cyber intelligence officers identify, analyse and prevent online threats to computer systems and digital networks.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Computer game developers create video games for phones, tablets, PCs and consoles.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£71,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Computer games testers play games to check that they work as intended and identify problems or ‘bugs’.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Build relevant subject/industry experience and teaching or training design skills; employers may require an appropriate teaching/training qualification and safeguarding checks.
Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and practical mastery of the relevant design, media or production tools; specialist training may be needed beyond this course.
Guide organisations on lawful handling and protection of personal data.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
