HND in Digital Technologies
for England (Cloud Networking)
Degree Pathway Course
Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Digital Technologies with Embedded Level 4 HNC Exit Award.
New intakes each January / September
Course Overview
Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences in London offers this course with the approval of the awarding body Pearson Edexcel. The purpose of Pearson BTEC Level, 5 Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies, is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to the continuously changing world.
Study Mode
Full Time
Level of Course
Level 5
Learners
240 Credits
Duration
2 Years
Awarding Body
Pearson Edexcel
TEF Silver Award
Recognised Teaching Excellence
Pearson Accredited
Globally Recognised Qualification
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| Level of Course | HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree, at least 240 credits). HNC is an embedded level 4 exit qualification. |
| Number of Credit Hours | Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 16 units and 240 credits. On completion of HNC, the student will have completed at least 8 units and 120 credits. |
| BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year) | The HNC is a Level 4 qualification delivered over one year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND. However, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC the student would be eligible for Higher National Certificate after completing a minimum of 8 modules. Upon completing HNC, the student will have completed at least 120 credits. Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours. |
| BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years) | The HND is a level 5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level 5. If a student opts to take the HND, the student would be eligible to gain a Higher National Diploma after completing a minimum of 16 modules. No exemptions are allowed for this programme. Upon successfully completing the course the student will have completed at least 240 credits. Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Higher National Diploma (HND) = 960 hours. |
| Attendance | Full-time students are required to attend 21 hours per week in term time. |
| Qualification Benchmark | They are in line with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Benchmark Statements. These qualifications are part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). |
| Exemptions | No exemptions are allowed for this programme. |
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Course Contents
The award is made up of 16 units, each of 15 credit values. For this Higher National Diploma Course in Digital Technologies, students will complete 14 Mandatory Units and 2 Optional Units over a 2-year period.
Course Contents/Description: The award is made up of 16 units:
HND Year One
HND Year Two
Intended Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to:
In the Pearson Edexcel suite of HND/HNC, the difference in intended learning outcomes between level 5 (HND) and level 4 (HNC) is in the number of credits to be obtained, i.e. quantitative rather than qualitative.
Teaching & Learning
Learners must achieve a minimum of 240 credits to be awarded level 5 HND. The learning and teaching strategy for the course is explicitly designed to contribute to achieving intended learning outcomes clearly expressed at the programme and module levels. The general approach to the learning process for most modules involves:
Due to the wide variety of modules included in this programme, different approaches may be adopted that are appropriate for a particular module. At the start of each module, tutors will provide a work scheme detailing the module structure, assessment, and learning and teaching approaches to be adopted. The college uses a Virtual Learning Environment named Moodle, through which the students can access lecture notes and engage with staff and other students.
Assessment
BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies are assessed using a combination of internally assessed Centre-devised internal assignments (set and marked by Centres). Student achievement in assessment in all units is graded as ‘Pass,’ ‘Merit,’ or ‘Distinction’. The assessments are based on assignments, presentations, case studies, and role plays. The student’s work is marked and internally verified by the College. An External Examiner from Pearson checks procedures and results at least once a year, and the grades are final only after this verification. Pearson assignments are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units are dependent on qualification size:
Assessment Decisions through Applying Unit-based Criteria
Assessment decisions for BTEC Higher Nationals are based on the specific criteria given in each unit and set at each grade level. The criteria for each unit have been defined according to a framework to ensure that standards are consistent in the qualification and across the suite as a whole. The way in which individual units are written provides a balance of assessment of understanding, practical skills, and vocational attributes appropriate to the purpose of the qualifications. Assessors must show how they have reached their decisions using the criteria in the assessment records. When a student has completed all the unit assessments, the assessment team will give a grade for the unit. This is given simply according to the highest level for which the student is judged to have met all the criteria. Therefore:
The award of a Pass is a defined level of performance and cannot be given solely on the basis of a student completing assignments. Students who do not satisfy the Pass criteria should be reported as Unclassified.
Entry Requirements
Pearson sets no formal admission requirements. According to them, the College is responsible for ensuring that prospective students have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.
As per Pearson’s guidance, the College recruits students with strong academic achievement from all educational backgrounds.
The general admission criteria are likely to be the following:
- a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Computing, Business or Creative Digital Media Production.
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English
- A-level pass or equivalent or BTEC level-3 qualifications in business
- Other related level-3 qualifications
- An Access to a Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- relevant work experience supported with valid evidence justifying work experience, a CV, and a letter of employment, is required. The prospective student is also required to complete the Enhanced Form, which will provide the prospective student with an opportunity to discuss work experience in detail.
- an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
- Where the prospective student does not have a level 3 qualification from the UK, the candidate has to meet the English language requirements set by Pearson, including IELTS 5.5 or PTE 51 or CEFR B2.
In addition to the above, candidates must pass an admission interview.
The College may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning.
English Language Requirements for International Students
International (Tier-4) students must show proof of English-language competence through success in an English test or background approved by the Home Office. They should have CEFR B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. European Union students should also have good exam results or a background in English.
Restrictions on Learner Entry
The Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on RQF for learners aged 18 years and over. New intakes are available each January/April/September.
Total Course Duration
2 years comprising of a total of 6 semesters. Each year will have 3 semesters. Each semester, there will be teaching on 3 different days and the days can be different from one semester to another. The class timings for morning classes, normally, are 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and for evening classes, there are 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm. All classes are face-to-face in Mont Rose House.
Progression Routes on Completion
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Digital technologies offers a progression route for learners to join a specific career paths and progression routes to degree level.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fee for the academic year 2025-26 is £9,535 for the new entrants and £9,250 for the continuing students (entering the second year of study).
The tuition fee for the academic year 2026-27 is £9,790 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).
The tuition fee for the academic year 2027-28 is £10,050 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).
Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2025-26 is £19,325
Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2026-27 is £19,840
Other fees
Other course related costs can be found in Section 7 of the Student Fee Policy
Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.
For the majority of students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/
To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@mrcollege.
How to Apply
Please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/. Complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, a copy of your passport and attached scanned document copies via email at:
- Home Students: admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk
- International Students: mrcinternational@mrcollege.ac.uk
or, by post to Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
Study Location: Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.
