Digital & Technology Solutions

University Centre Grimsby
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Computer scienceSoftware engineering

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

A modern, industry-relevant degree that will allow you to forge your path within IT.

As a Digital and Technology Solutions graduate, you will have the option of progressing into careers such as cyber security analyst, data or systems analyst or engineer, IT consultant or technician, network or software engineer or web developer.

Digital technologies are now a fundamental part of all sectors of commerce and industry. Underpinning this is the continual need to design and develop technological solutions to a broad range of ever-evolving problems. This encompasses a range of digital and communications-based solutions centred on the acquisition, storage, manipulation, retrieval and dissemination of data.

Every learner will have the opportunity to develop:

  • Web design and development skills in HTML, CSS and client-side scripting;

  • Systems analysis skills;

  • Database design and development skills within Microsoft Access and MYSQL/PHPMYDMIN;

  • Use of virtualisation technologies;

  • Network design and development skills – both local and business scale networks;

  • Network security and basic cybersecurity skills in protecting a business-scale network;

  • Server-side programming skills for e-commerce development.

  • Fundamentals programming skills including Python, Java and Javascript

    The development and continued success of business is increasingly based on its ability to harness digital and technology solutions to develop and market new products and services, increase productivity and workflow, minimise costs, and protect itself from threats from various forms of cybercrime. This course will equip you with the skills you need to design and develop technological solutions to a broad range of ever-evolving problems. This includes the ability to manage and maintain large sets of data, as well as the application of advanced data analytics which rely on the application of artificial intelligence, and the fundamental digital skills required by employers in 2024 and beyond.

    University Centre Grimsby offers state-of-the-art workspaces, which are equipped with all of the latest technology, preparing you for a future in the digital industry. This course is designed to give you a tailor-made, modern qualification, which covers a range of skills and technologies to help you achieve your dream career or progress in your current employment.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Grimsby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Software engineering