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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: DT25

Digital Technologies - Software Development & Programming (HTQ)

DN Colleges Group
Scunthorpe, England
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1 yearDuration
£12,500Per Year (Intl)
£8,190Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the HNC Digital Technologies - Software Development & Programming (HTQ) at DN Colleges Group. Based in Scunthorpe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. HNC Digital Technologies for England Software Development and Programming is a level 4 qualification which provides you with the foundational knowledge to build a strong understanding for the Higher Technical Qualification level 5, or to utilise to gain a thriving career in industry. Why chose this course? This level 4 HNC is designed specifically by industry specialists and conforms to the occupational standards set by employers. This HNC will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to digital technologies, whilst also honing the specialist skills demanded of a future software d... Home/uk fees are £8,190 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Web Development Essentials
Database Design and SQL
Software Development Lifecycle
Object-Oriented Programming
Systems Analysis and Design
Professional Practice in IT
Computing Mathematics and Logic
UCAS Code:DT25
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£12,500

Home Student Fee

£8,190

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — DN Colleges Group

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£20,500£22,000
5 years£15,500£24,500£32,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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