Course Summary

The Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies, accredited by Pearson, will provide you with the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies and develop your understanding of the major impact that digital technologies have on the business environment. This Level 4 qualification will boost your creative skills and lay the foundation of your learning by undergoing a broad introduction to digital technologies. HNC in Games & Animation is a higher-level course, equivalent to the first year of a university degree programme. It concentrates on developing the skills to succeed in industry and prepares you for work in the digital sector. The programme is designed to be studied full-time over one academic year, three days a week. The HNC in Games & Animation is a qualification of a minimum of 120 credits, including; • Professional Practice in the Digital Economy • Innovation and Digital Transformation • Cyber Security • Programming • Big Data and Visualisation • Cloud Fundamentals • Games Development • Principles of Animation Upon successful completion of this course, you will be perfectly positioned to study a HND in Games & Animation at Level 5, progress onto university or straight into employment. You could expect roles such as Games Designer, Junior Animator, Games Consultant, Animator, Games Developer, Animation Director to name but a few. No exams! Courses are broken down into modules with practical tasks and ongoing assessments

Course Details - Modules

Please note that as programmes are reviewed regularly, the module list may vary: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (15 credits) Innovation and Digital Transformation (15 credits) Cyber Security (15 credits) Programming (15 credits) Big Data and Visualisation (15 credits) Networking in the Cloud (15 credits) Security (15 credits) Database Design and Development (15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, group assessment, peer assessment, portfolio assessment and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles and multimedia content.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: IT05

Institution code: O25

Campus Name: Blackbird Leys Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 Reading and writing must be at 5.5 minimum
PTE Academic 51.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 7300.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 7300.0 Year 1
England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1
International 7300.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Oxford City Centre Campus
Oxpens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX1 1SA

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