1.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology
Solutions
Programme Title
Department of Management
Department and Faculty
Faculty of Business, Law and Sport
Date of most recent (re)validation
19 May 2015
Date(s) when Programme Specification revised
October 2015
Revalidation due date
Academic year 2020-21
Awarding Institution
University of Winchester
Teaching Institution (if different)
n/a
Endorsement for the Tech Partnership
Gold Standard Apprenticeship
The Tech Partnership, 1 Castle Lane,
London SW1E 6DR
Tel: 020 7963 8920 / Fax: 020 7592
9138
info@thetechpartnership.com /
www.thetechpartnership.com
Programme also accredited by (if relevant)
Title of Final Award
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Digital & Technology Solutions
Certificate of Higher Education in
Digital & Technology Solutions
Title(s) of Exit Award(s)
Diploma of Higher Education in Digital
& Technology Solutions
Language of Study
English
Mode(s) of Attendance
Part-time
Mode(s) of Delivery
Taught
Intake start date(s) and number of intakes per year
September 2015; One intake per year
Normal Period of Study
Three – Six Years (typically 3 or 4
years)
UCAS Code
n/a
QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Computing
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2.
ADMISSIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students should consult the latest prospectus and/or course pages online for
programme entry requirements.
Prospective students for Taught programmes should consult the Admissions Policy for Taught
Programmes. Prospective students for Professional Doctorate programmes should consult the
Postgraduate Research Programmes Admissions Policy. Both are available on the University’s public
webpage.
3.
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
This degree apprenticeship blends employer defined knowledge and skills outcomes that are
integrated and assessed as part of the degree.
The degree apprenticeship will take between 3 and 6 years to complete although typically, it will be
3 or 4 years. It leads to an Honours degree qualification that is contextualised for workplace
competency as a digital and technology solutions professional who can operate in one of the
following roles:
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Software Engineer
IT Consultant
Business Management
Data Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
Network Engineer
The aims of the Programme are:
a) To prepare students for the challenges of building a career as Digital and Technology
Solutions Professionals who are capable of making a real contribution to their employer
throughout their apprenticeship and who on completion will be competent in their role.
b) To equip Honours degree apprentices with key business, technology, interpersonal,
behavioural and project management skills that have been identified by employers.
c) To develop Digital &Technology Solutions Professionals who provide technology enabled
solutions to internal and external customers, in a range of areas including software, business
and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure.
d) To produce graduates who have the ability to evaluate and apply a range of theoretical
approaches, methods and practices applicable to problem solving, solution specification and
innovation management in complex technological environments.
e) To produce competent and capable individuals who possess a critical understanding of the
theoretical, conceptual and practical issues central to the practice of developing,
implementing and maintaining digital and technology solutions.
f) To develop graduates who are able to understand the current and future capabilities of
computer-based information systems as resources and can creatively and innovatively deliver
technical computing solutions, engaging developers and technical development teams to
deliver required outcomes in ethical and sustainable ways.
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Specialisation Aligned to Career Opportunities
Honours degree apprentices will be prepared for roles in a range of areas where they will develop
occupational competence. These programmes have flexible outcomes and employers and Honours
degree apprentices can specialise their apprenticeship programme to support a range of IT-related
occupational specialism including:
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Software Engineer
IT Consultant
Business Management
Data Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
Network Engineer
The occupational pathways are flexible to employer and apprentice needs therefore; this flexibility
has been built into the programme design and delivery modes for individual employers and their
apprentices.
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The Learning Outcomes of the Programme are:
1.
To be able to design, build and test, software solutions following best practices and industry
standards, with accompanying documentation, and that meets client requirements.
2.
To demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and apply a range of theories, concepts,
principles and practice of Information Systems Management in an appropriate manner, in the
context of loosely defined scenarios including; evaluating information systems in relation to their
intended purpose and effectiveness, identifying opportunity for improvement and showing effective
judgment in the selection and use of data, tools and techniques.
3.
To develop a sound understanding of Computer and Network Infrastructures and their
management, including problem identification, technological aspects of solutions architecture,
systems design, testing and development, with an ability to exercise critical judgement across a
range of issues.
4.
To undertake a security risk assessment including; the ability to identify, analyse and
evaluate security threats and propose remedial advice.
5.
Can apply problem-solving, organisational theory, project management, change
management, modelling and evaluation skills appropriate to developing technology solutions for
business. Drawing upon supporting evidence and demonstrating a good understanding of technical
standards and the need for quality in Digital and Technology Solutions Management.
6.
Demonstrate Creativity and innovation in identifying and progressing new work practices
and novel information systems and technology solutions projects at different levels of scope and
complexity.
7.
Can identify organisational information requirements, manage data effectively, undertake
data analysis, model data solutions, implement a database solution using an industry standard
database management system (DBMS) perform database administration tasks whilst demonstrating
awareness of the key concepts of data quality and data security.
8.
The ability to explain a wide range of digital and technology development issues to technical
and non-technical audiences, engaging developers and technical development teams to deliver
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required outcomes in ethical and sustainable ways.
Certificate of Higher Education in Digital and Technology Solutions: (Level 4):
On successful completion of this level of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the
following:
Knowledge and Understanding
1) Knowledge and understanding of the general principles, techniques and technologies related to
software design and development, and the processes that lead from problem identification to a
computerised solution.
2) Appreciation of the academic, professional and ethical issues related to career development and
leadership in the IS and IT Management sectors.
3) Understanding of computer-based information systems, information management and
communication in an organisational context.
4) Understanding the major issues in data protection, cyber-security, risk management and disaster
recovery.
Skills and other Attributes
5) Ability to describe the impact of these concepts and principles on Information Systems
Management projects.
6) Basic skills in analysis of data and information systems architecture, and software design.
7) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and with structured and coherent arguments
in formats appropriate to the Digital and Technology Solutions sector.
8) Personal and interpersonal skills to include: self-management of time, planning and behaviour;
effective listening, negotiating and influencing skills; a sensitivity to diversity in terms of people
and cultures; and the ability to work as a member of a group/team.
Diploma in Higher Education in Digital and Technology Solutions (Level 5):
On successful completion of this level of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the
following:
Knowledge and Understanding
9) Ability to critically analyse and select potential solutions to current information systems issues,
using appropriate research methods.
10) Appraisal of different project management approaches, illustrating how these may be applied to
the planning of Digital and Technology Management projects.
11) Ability to critically analyse concepts and principles of risk management and cyber security in the
light of increasing demands for information and data analytics.
12) Ability to distinguish between different approaches to software testing and development, and
how to implement appropriately utilising programming and testing technologies.
Skills and other Attributes
13) Ability to create and analyse a range of options, making decisions using appropriate quantitative
and qualitative skills, and applying ideas and knowledge to different situations in order to solve
problems in Information Systems Management.
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14) Ability to work as a member of an Information Systems Management team, formulating a
project plan, identifying different roles and capabilities required within the team, and managing
progress of the project towards successful implementation.
15) Ability to reflect systematically on their own performance, personal aptitudes, interests and
motivations to further develop learning and align with career aspirations.
Degree Apprenticeship Awarded - BSC (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Level 6):
On successful completion of this level of the programme, students will be able to demonstrate the
following:
Knowledge and Understanding
16) Critical evaluation of arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be
incomplete) concerning Information Systems Management, making judgements concerning how
best to achieve solutions to identified problems.
17) Ability to critically evaluate the inter-relationships between specialist areas such as innovation
management strategy, business transformation and process re-design, and intellectual
properties and information rights, and devise Information Systems Management projects
accordingly.
18) Ability to create and justify future-oriented information system development scenarios based
upon current trends in technological areas such as cyber-security, information management,
data analytics and cloud computing.
19) Ability to critically assess, and contribute to, emerging theories and concepts of Big Data
management, interpreting the implications for future development of information systems
solutions.
Skills and other Attributes
20) Ability to make use of relevant scholarly reviews and primary and secondary data sources to
synthesise and effectively communicate ideas, problems and solutions, further enhancing skills
and competencies relevant to employment in complex and unpredictable contexts.
21) Ability to produce work involving problem identification, the analysis, the design or the
development of an information system, with accompanying documentation, recognising the
important relationships between these. The work will show problem solving and evaluation
skills, draw upon supporting evidence and demonstrate a good understanding of the need for
quality.
22) Ability to manage own learning and the capacity for sustained independent thought, learning
and critical reflection.
23) Effective performance within a collaborative learning environment, including leadership, team
building, communication, influencing and project management skills.
24) Can plan, design and manage computer networks with an overall focus on the capabilities that
network infrastructure solutions enable in an organisational context.
25) Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal presentations, arguments and explanations.
In addition to the above, the degree apprentice will successfully complete one of the specialist
competence outcomes below.
Specialism Competence Outcomes:
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The specialisms set out below support the apprentice in preparing for one of the six defined job
roles. When combined with the skills, knowledge and understanding as set out above. It is important
to recognise that all technology solutions professionals operating in the defined specialism roles will
require the above skills and knowledge and will then further develop their specialist skills and
knowledge to be able to operate in the specific role.
The employer will select one, and only one, of the following specialisms for the apprentice which is
specific to the role the apprentice will be performing. The Specialisms, together with the skills and
technical knowledge are set out below.
Software Engineer
The primary role of a software engineer is to be able to design, build and test, high-quality software
solutions following best practices and industry standards. The software engineer role is broader and
with higher levels of responsibility than a software developer as they need to apply engineering
principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and
design, development and data requirements whilst ensuring security robustness is engineered in.
They will typically be working as part of a larger collaborative team, in which they will have
responsibility for significant elements of the overall software project. The software engineer will
need to be able to identify and interpret requirements that are defined in a specification
documentation and create software designs in order to produce and test software that meets its
requirements.
Skills
Be able to:
 Create effective and secure software solutions using contemporary software development
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languages to deliver the full range of functional and non-functional requirements using
relevant development methodologies.
Undertake analysis and design to create artefacts, such as user cases and/or user stories and
produce robust software designs for moderately complex solutions.
Produce high quality code with sound syntax in at least one language following best practices
and standards.
Perform code reviews, debugging and refactoring to improve code quality and efficiency.
Test code to ensure that the functional and non-functional requirements have been met.
Deliver software solutions using industry standard build processes, and tools for configuration
management, version control and software build, release and deployment into enterprise
environments.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
 How to operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
 How teams work effectively to develop, build and deploy software solutions adopting agile
and other recognised development approaches.
 How to apply software analysis and design approaches.
 How to interpret and implement a given design, compliant with functional, non-functional and
security requirements.
 How to perform functional and unit testing.
 How to use and apply the range of software tools used in Software engineering.
IT Consultant
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An IT consultant requires a broad set of skills covering business analysis solutions development,
network infrastructure, business data, cyber security etc. They use their skills and knowledge to
apply consulting techniques in order to be able to advise internal or external clients on how to best
use information technology in order to meet their business objectives, overcome problems and
increase productivity. They work to improve the structure and efficiency of IT systems in a wide
range of organisations. IT consultants provide strategic guidance to clients with regard to technology
infrastructure and solutions, and facilitate changing business processes through enhancements to
technology solutions. They can also provide guidance during selection and procurement as well as
providing highly expert technical assistance, and may be responsible for user training and feedback.
Skills
Be able to:
 Perform technical process improvement tasks in a range of environments to solve business
problems.
 Present optimised solutions to improve business process and workflows through improved
technology.
 Recommend options based upon risks, costs vs. benefits, and impact on other business
processes.
 Participate in walk-throughs for IT, to identify and document key risks within a client
organisation.
 Support training end-users in preparation for system activation.
 Evaluate the success of a new system, process, initiative, etc.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
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How consulting ties into project management, business analysis and business management.
The barriers to solving problems or maximizing opportunities.
How to present recommendations and influence action.
The different structured process approaches for digital technology consulting.
How to frame/define business problems objectively before solving them.
How to discover hidden requirements using probing techhniques to establish trust, using
open- and closed-ended questions effectively, and avoiding leading questions.
Business Management
A Business Management is responsible for investigating and analysing business activities and
processes and looking to make them more efficient through the use of new and improved IT
resources. They can implement simple measures such as specifying new software for customer
relationship management, to a full integrated system dealing with all stages from payment to stock
control and dispatch depending on the needs of the business. Their work impacts the complete
digital technology system including the network and IT infrastructure, the software applications that
the business uses, the data that is created and managed through the IT systems, and its resilience to
threat and cyber hazard. As such a Business Management requires a broad foundation of skills and
knowledge to be able to analyse systems and make recommendations for improvement. They create
detailed specifications of user needs and create the requirements that enable software engineers to
develop the systems.
Skills
Be able to:
 Develop and apply modelling and analysis techniques to describe business problem scenarios
and to help select solutions using a range of industry standard analysis techniques.
 Elicit and prioritise business requirements for a digital technology system using ‘industry best
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practice’ methods.
Develop a clear, complete, unambiguous and testable requirements specification, including
functional, non-functional, data, user interface and security requirements.
Model the ‘as is’ and future state for a business process using industry standard approaches
and notation.
Evaluate selected models against business objectives and system requirements.
Use ‘industry’ standard tools to facilitate the analysis, documentation and traceability of
requirements.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
 The use of requirements elicitation techniques and their relevance to given situations.
 The principles of requirements engineering and the importance of managing requirements.
 How to conduct a range of business/organisational analyses.
 The use of CASE tools to support modelling and requirements engineering.
 How the selected models inter-relate with each other.
 How the products of analysis feed into the design and development of a system.
Cyber Security Analyst
A Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and support of the
information security technologies and controls that are used to protect an organisations data and
Information assets. They will ensure that security technologies and other controls are operating in
accordance with the organisations policies and standards and ensure that they are providing
continued protection from threats, and the risks that those threats pose. They will need a broad
understanding of the network infrastructure, applications and data to understand where threat and
hazard can potentially impact systems. They will also be responsible for performing periodic
vulnerability assessments to evaluate the organisations ongoing security posture. The Cyber Security
Analyst will also provide visibility to management of the main IT risks and control status on an
ongoing basis. They will collaborate with other members of the IT Security Team to define
appropriate and effective information security controls and will work to implement them. They will
also implement remediation activities within cross-functional groups and departments.
Skills
Be able to:
 Analyse and evaluate security threats and vulnerabilities to planned and installed information
systems or services and identify how these can be mitigated against.
 Perform security risk assessments for a range of information systems and propose solutions.
 Develop a security case against recognised security threats, and recommend
mitigation/security controls – technical, implementation or policy/process.
 Define and justify a user access policy for an information system given knowledge of the
system architecture, security requirements and threat/risk environment. This should be in
terms of what they can do, resources they can access, and operations they are allowed to
perform.
 Perform a business impact analysis in response to a security incident and follow a disaster
recovery plan to meet elements of a given business continuity policy.
 Conduct a range of cyber security audit activities to demonstrate security control
effectiveness.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
 The types of security (confidentiality, authentication; non-repudiation; service integrity) and
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security big picture (network security; host OS security; physical security).
The main types of common attack techniques, including phishing, social engineering, malware,
network interception, blended techniques, denial of service and theft.
How to recognise and assess risk including performing a risk assessment.
How to apply penetration testing effectively and how it contributes to assurance.
The different approaches to risk treatment and management in practice.
What the ‘cyber security culture’ in an organisation is, and how it may contribute to security
risk.
Data Analyst
The primary role of a Data Analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight.
They are responsible for providing up-to-date, accurate and relevant data analysis for the
organisation Data analysts are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and
aggregating data, and conducting a range of analytical studies on that data. They work across a
variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders/customers issues.
Data analysts need to be able to manage data, set storage and extraction facilities across networks
and provide software development techniques for data extraction and analysis. As such they need a
broad grounding in technology solutions to be able to be effective in their role. They document and
report the results of data analysis activities making recommendations to improve business
performance. They have a good understanding of data structures, database systems and procedures
and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a range of different types of analyses.
Skills
Be able to:
 Import, cleanse, transform, and validate data with the purpose of understanding or making
conclusions from the data for business decision making purposes.
 Present data visualisation using charts, graphs, tables, and more sophisticated visualisation
tools.
 Perform routine statistical analyses and ad-hoc queries.
 Use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and
modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data.
 Report on conclusions gained from analysing data using a range of statistical software tools.
 Summarise and present results to a range of stakeholders making recommendations.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
 The quality issues that can arise with data and how to avoid and/or resolve these.
 The processes involved in carrying out data analysis projects.
 How to use and apply industry standard tools and methods for data analysis.
 The range of data protection and legal issues.
 The fundamentals of data structures, database system design, implementation and
maintenance.
 The organisation's data architecture.
Network Engineer
The primary role of a network engineer is to design, install, maintain and support communication
networks within an organisation or between organisations. Network engineers need to maintain
high levels of operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance
and availability for their users, such as staff, clients, customers and suppliers. They will understand
network configuration,cloud, network administration and monitoring tools, and be able to give
technical advice and guidance. As part of their role they need to be proficient in technology solutions
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as they will analysie systems requirements to ensure the network and its services operate to desired
levels. They will need to understand the data traffic and transmission across the network and they
have a major role to play in ensuring network secrity.
Skills
Be able to:
 Plan, design, build and test a simple network to a requirement specification that includes
hubs, switches, routers and wireless user devices applying appropriate security
products and processes.
 Identify the key characteristics of a new network service and develop estimates of the
expected traffic intensity and traffic load that the network must support.
 Determine the minimum network capacity of planned networks to meet network
requirements.
 Design, build, test, configure and optimise a distributed network (more than 1 subnet), including switches, routers and firewalls to meet given requirements
 Analyse network performance and troubleshoot typical problems in networks.
 Identifying and evaluate network security risks and incorporate appropriate security products
and processes into network designs to increase security resilience and dependability.
Technical Knowledge
Knows and understands:
 The fundamental building blocks (e.g. routers, switches, hubs, storage, transmission) and
typical architectures (e.g. server/client, hub/spoke) of computers networks and the Internet.
 The main features of routing and Internet network protocols in use, their purpose and
relationship to each other, including the physical and data link layer (e.g. https, HTTP, SMTP,
SNMP, TCP, IP, etc.).
 The main factors that affect network performance (e.g. the relationship between bandwidth,
number of users, nature of traffic, contention).
 Failure modes in protocols, for example reasons why a protocol may ‘hang’ and the effect on a
protocol of data communication errors.
 The ways to improve performance (e.g. application of traffic shaping, changes to architecture
to avoid bottlenecks, network policy that prohibit streaming protocols).
 The issues that may arise in the day to day operation of networks and how to resolve them.
Degree apprentices will also demonstrate the following:
Behavioural Skills
Professional, interpersonal and business skills
Attributes and behaviours
 Fluent in written communications, able to articulate complex
issues,
 Have demonstrated that
they have mastered basic
business disciplines, ethics
and courtesies,
demonstrating timeliness
and focus when faced with
distractions and the ability to
complete tasks to a deadline
with high quality.
 Makes concise, engaging and well-structured verbal
presentations, arguments and explanations.
 Able to deal with different, competing interests within and
outside the organisation with excellent negotiation skills.
 Is able to identify the preferences, motivations, strengths and
limitations of other people and apply these insights to work
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more effectively with and to motivate others.
 Competent in active listening and in leading, influencing and
persuading others constructively.
 Able to give and receive feedback constructively and
incorporate it into their own development and life-long
learning.
 Applies analytical and critical thinking skills to Technology
Solutions development and to systematically analyse and
apply structured problem solving techniques to complex
systems and situations.
 Flexible attitude
 Ability to perform under
pressure
 A thorough approach to
work
 Logical thinking and creative
approach to problem solving
 Able to put forward, demonstrate value and gain
commitment to a moderately complex technology-oriented
solution, demonstrating understanding of business need,
using open questions and summarising skills and basic
negotiating skills.
 Able to conduct effective research, using literature and other
media, into IT and business related topics.
By exploiting the benefits of learning within a work context, which is underpinned by both vocational
and academic understanding the Honours degree apprentice should be able to demonstrate the skills
and learning outcomes which are explicitly relevant to both employers’ and their own professional
development needs. These should also enable successful employment and degree qualification
outcomes to be achieved.
4.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDIT AND AWARDS
This section outlines the levels of study, modules and credits required for each programme (where
there is more than one) and for final and exit awards.
Modules by Academic Level
The following table presents the programme modules by academic level.
Mandatory Modules
A degree apprentice who successfully completes the programme in Digital & Technology Solutions
should demonstrate competence in the following mandatory modules. Mandatory modules have
been mapped to those referred to as core within the Degree Apprenticeship Standards.
Programme Structure Levels, Modules, Credits and Awards for
BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions
Delivery Model: Part-time
Mode of Attendance: Day Release
Duration of Degree: 3 Years – Software Engineering Specialism
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Credits
Mandatory/
Optional
Comments
(e.g. pre/co-requisites)
BS1965 Introduction to Academic
and Professional Studies
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1912 Information Systems and
Organisations
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1915 Introduction to
Programming and Testing
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1913 Work Based Studies –
Professional Development
15
Mandatory
Semesters 1 and 2
BS1952 Responsible Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1981 System and Software
Analysis and Design
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1911 IS Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1914 Work Based Studies –
Organisational Functions in
Context
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and summer
Module code and title
Level 4
Exit award: Cert HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 5
BS2927 Software Testing
15
Option
Semester 1
BS2995 Fundamentals of
Computer and Network
Infrastructures
15
Option
Semester 1
BS2923 Risk Management and
Cyber-security
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2922 Introduction to Project
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2996 Work Based Studies Applied Project and Consultancy
Management
15
Mandatory
Semesters 1 and 2
BS2921 Applied Management
Research in Practice
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
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BS2924 Information Management
and Data Analytics
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2928 Software Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2997 Work Based Studies –
Computer Systems and Network
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and summer
Exit award: Dip HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 6
Or
BS3921
IT Portfolio
(EIS)*
30 credits
BS3922 Insight Management*
15
Option
Semester 1
BS3986 Strategic Innovation
Management*
15
Option
Semester 2
BS3927 Information Futures
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS3925 Business Transformation
and Process Re-design
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS3924 Intellectual Properties and
Information Rights
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS3928 Cloud Computing and
Infrastructure
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS3942 Applied Dissertation (EIS)
30
Mandatory
Semesters 1, 2, and Summer
Students may choose one of
these Mandatory Modules
Duration of Degree: 4 Years
Credits
Core/Mandatory/
Optional
BS1965 Introduction to Academic
and Professional Studies
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1912 Information Systems and
Organisations
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
Module code and title
Comments
(e.g. pre/co-requisites)
Level 4
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BS1914 Work Based Studies Organisational Functions in Context
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1952 Responsible Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1911 IS Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1950 Managing Finance
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1980 Fundamentals of Project
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and Summer
BS1913 Work Based Studies Professional Development
15
Mandatory
Summer
Exit award: Cert HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 5
BS2925 Work Based Studies Applied Project and Consultancy
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2993 Principles of Programming
and Testing
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2994 Essentials of Software
Design
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2927 Software Testing
15
Option
Semester 1
BS2995 Fundamentals of Computer
and Network Infrastructures
15
Option
Semester 1
BS2928 Software Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2924 Information Management
and Data Analytics
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2923 Risk Management and Cyber
Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2928 Work Based Studies –
Computer and Network
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and Summer
Exit award: Dip HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
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Level 6
BS3925 Business Transformation and
Process Re-design
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3928 Cloud Computing and
Infrastructure
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3924 Intellectual Properties and
Information Rights
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3927 Information Futures
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3942 Applied Dissertation (EIS)
30
Mandatory
Summer and Semester 1 – Year 4
BS3921 IT Portfolio
30
Semesters
1 and 2 –
Year 4
Option
Or
BS3986 Strategic
Innovation
Management (15
credits)
and BS3922 Insight
Management
(15 credits)
Glossary
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
Programme Structure Levels, Modules, Credits and Awards for
BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions
Delivery Model: Part-time
Mode of Attendance: Day Release
Duration of Degree: 3 Years – IT Consultancy Specialism
Credits
Mandatory/
Optional
Comments
(e.g. pre/co-requisites)
BS1965 Introduction to Academic
and Professional Studies
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1912 Information Systems and
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
Module code and title
Level 4
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Organisations
BS1950 Managing Finance
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1913 Work Based Studies –
Professional Development
15
Mandatory
Semesters 1 and 2
BS1952 Responsible Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1967 Understanding Markets
15
Option
Semester 2
BS1981 System and Software
Analysis and Design
15
Option
Semester 2
BS1911 IS Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1914 Work Based Studies –
Organisational Functions in
Context
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and summer
Exit award: Cert HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 5
BS2974 Management and
Leadership
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2924 Information Management
and Data Analytics
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2922 Introduction to Project
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2996 Work Based Studies Applied Project and Consultancy
Management
15
Mandatory
Semesters 1 and 2
BS2921 Applied Management
Research in Practice
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2923 Risk Management and
Cyber-security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2928 Software Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2997 Work Based Studies –
Computer Systems and Network
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and summer
Exit award: Dip HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
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Level 6
BS3926 Sustainable Strategy
15
Option
Semester 1
BS3989 Strategic Brand
Management
15
Option
Semester 1
BS3943 Management Consultancy
15
Option
Semester 1
BS3922 Insight Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS3925 Business Transformation
and Process Re-design
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS3924 Intellectual Properties and
Information Rights
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS3923 Knowledge-based Client
Relationships
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
Semesters 1, 2, and Summer
BS3976 Consultancy Project (EIS)
30
Mandatory
BS3942 Applied Dissertation (EIS)
Students choose one of these
Mandatory Modules
Duration of Degree: 4 Years
Credits
Core/Mandatory/
Optional
BS1965 Introduction to Academic
and Professional Studies
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1912 Information Systems and
Organisations
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1914 Work Based Studies Organisational Functions in Context
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS1952 Responsible Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1911 IS Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS1950 Managing Finance
15
Option
Semester 2
Module code and title
Comments
(e.g. pre/co-requisites)
Level 4
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BS1967 Understanding Markets
15
Option
Semester 2
BS1980 Fundamentals of Project
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and Summer
BS1913 Work Based Studies Professional Development
15
Mandatory
Summer
Exit award: Cert HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 5
BS2925 Work Based Studies Applied Project and Consultancy
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2924 Information Management
and Data Analytics
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2976 Management and
Leadership
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2987 Creativity, Design and
Innovation
15
Mandatory
Semester 1
BS2928 Software Development
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2921 Applied Management
Research in Practice
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2923 Risk Management and Cyber
Security
15
Mandatory
Semester 2
BS2928 Work Based Studies –
Computer and Network
Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 and Summer
Exit award: Dip HE in Digital &
Technology Solutions
Level 6
BS3925 Business Transformation and
Process Re-design
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3922 Insight Management
15
Mandatory
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3924 Intellectual Properties and
Information Rights
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 – Year 3
BS3923 Knowledge-based Client
Relationships
15
Mandatory
Semester 2 – Year 3
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BS3926 Sustainable Strategy
15
Option
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3989 Strategic Brand
Management
15
Option
Semester 1 – Year 3
BS3943 Management Consultancy
15
Option
Semester 2 – Year 3
30
Mandatory
BS3942 Applied Dissertation (EIS)
BS3976 Consultancy Project (EIS)
Summer and Semester 1 – Year 4
Students must choose one of these
two 30 credit modules.
Glossary
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
5.
5
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Learning and Teaching:
5.1 Delivery Mechanisms
This programme uses a variety learning strategies and delivery methods that maintain academic
rigour, develop key academic and practical skills, encourage critical reflection and provide support to
all students.
This programme integrates theoretical and experiential learning and the diverse nature of the
methods used help to enhance student employability and professional development. Learning and
teaching methods therefore include:
The Key Information Set (KIS) Activity type is shown in brackets

Lectures and seminars which provide underpinning theory and a framework for
discussion of key concepts, and explore relationships between these and their
application in practice. (KIS: lecture; seminar)

Practical sessions will be used to supplement the theory and allow students to develop a
range of employability skills. (KIS: practical classes and workshops)

Tutorials will take the form of regular individual and group support for student guidance
(KIS: tutorial)

Group work will encourage collaborative working and allow students to develop projects
that include research, problem solving, peer reflection and other teamwork skills. (KIS:
practical classes and workshops)

Presentations from guest speakers including professionals from industry and academic
researchers. (KIS: lecture)

Work-based learning will be a vital part of the learning experience. (KIS: work based
learning)

Guided and supported independent study and research. (KIS: guided independent study)
Peer review and feedback in relation to formative assessments develop, for example, student
understanding of assessment criteria and their ability to provide constructive and developmental
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feedback
Students will have access to a wide variety of databases for research purpose and data analysis
software such as SPSS, Qualtrics and InVivo.
Students are encouraged to reflect on their modules using SNAP and feedback informs module and
programme evaluation.
Use of interactive IT simulations, blogs, forums, social media, iLab, webinar, podcasts, videocasts and
of a range of mobile apps are used across these programmes.
Modes of delivery to include:
There are three proposed modes of delivery. In consultation with the Programme Leader the
employer will select the mode which meets their needs whilst retaining an effective student learning
experience.
Option 1 - Part-time – Day Release
Option 2 - Part-time – Block Release
Option 3
Year 1 - Induction by the Business with students then spending the period September to end of June
following a conventional degree they therefore; have full university experience prior to joining the
business from June to mid-September.
Years 2 and 3 Students continue as Day Release
5.2
Types of assessment employed:
The use of formative assessments features strongly throughout this programme and a range of
formats are adopted for summative assessment. Individual assessments include for example with
the Key Information Set (KIS) activity type indicated in brackets:
 Coursework (KIS: written assignment)
 Case Study (KIS: written assignment)
 Personal Development Planning (KIS: portfolio)
 Reflective learning activities (KIS: set exercises)
 Presentations (KIS: oral assessment and presentation)
 Reports (KIS: written assignment)
 Examinations (KIS: written exam)
 Problem-based learning (KIS: set exercises)
 Set exercises to include, for example, data interpretation and data analysis exercises (KIS: set
exercises)
A grid mapping the assessments is available in Appendix 2.
Specialist Career Routes
The programme design will implement assessment that focuses on the specialism chosen and this
will be assessed through a comprehensive project based end point assessment within the degree.
The end point assessment integrates the project outcomes and presentation into a synoptic project
assessment and presentation with supporting portfolio of evidence. This will be assessed in
partnership with the employer and against the Digital & Technology Solutions Apprentice standard.
The interests of students with protected characteristics will be taken into consideration and
reasonable adjustments to assessments will be made provided that these do not compromise
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academic standards as expressed through the learning outcomes.
6.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
6.1
Mechanisms for review and evaluation:
Quality assurance and enhancement at Module Level
Students provide feedback to module tutors through Module Evaluation Forms, reviews and other
responses. The tutor collates the evaluation forms and produces a response for discussion at
Programme Committee. The response identifies good practice and proposes remedies for any points
of concern. The response is made available to students at the next running of the module.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Programme Level
The Programme Committee evaluates the success of the programme, paying particular attention to
student feedback and student representatives. Minutes from the Programme Committee and the
External Examiners report will inform the Annual Programme Evaluation which is submitted for
approval to the Faculty Academic Development Committee. Issues for attention are identified and
included in the action plan for the following year.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Department Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Department for discussion and to draw out
department objectives.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Faculty Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Faculty Academic Development Committee
which has oversight of learning development in the Faculty, including via the Peer Observation of
Teaching.
Quality assurance and enhancement at University Level
The quality of the programme is monitored by an External Examiner appointed by the University’s
Senate Academic Development Committee. The External Examiner’s Report is distributed to the
Vice-Chancellor, First Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director of Academic Quality and Development, the
Faculty Dean and Faculty Head of Quality. A summary of all external examiner reports is received at
Senate Academic Development Committee. An annual audit of Faculties is conducted by Senate
Academic Development Committee.
Quality assurance and enhancement for Staff
The quality of learning and teaching is supported by the Peer Observation of Teaching and Staff
Development, by Staff Development and Review, by attendance at conferences and curriculumfocused staff development, by external involvement such as external examining and by involvement
in research and knowledge exchange activities.
6.2
Indicators of Quality and Standards
External Examiner Report(s)
Annual Monitoring process
Student feedback including the National Student Survey or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey
Student representation at Faculty level and University level committees
Programme Revalidation
Higher Education Review
Quality arrangements for Collaborative Provision
The University of Winchester has ultimate responsibility for and retains control over the academic
standards and quality of learning opportunities.
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The quality assurance of the work of the partners will be achieved in accord with the Memoranda of
Agreement, signed by all parties in advance of the Validation Event, and the Operational Handbook
to be approved at the Validation Event
7.
THE REGULATORY & POLICY FRAMEWORK
7.1
The programme conforms fully with the University’s Academic Regulations for Taught
Programmes
7.2
The following Summary of Exemptions to the Academic Regulations or Associated Policies
has been agreed by Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures Committee (a subcommittee of Senate Academic Development Committee):
Specifically, this programme works to an extended academic year hence; requires
consideration to be given to study periods, submission deadlines and exam boards.
7.3
External Professional Statutory Regulatory Body Accreditation
The Tech Partnership – Gold Standard
The degree apprenticeship is a new route to recruitment for employers with the aim of producing
competent digital and technology solutions professionals. In order to achieve industry ‘Gold
Standard’ endorsement for this programme the University of Winchester demonstrated compliance
with these standards.
7.4
Engagement with UK Quality Code and Subject Benchmarks
Validation and Revalidation assure the University of the Programme’s continued engagement with
FHEQ and appropriate consideration of subject benchmarks. Between validations external examiners
assure the University that this engagement remains active and evident.
7.5
Engagement with Work Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
Business engaged learning (Work Based Learning)
The learning programme is centred on a real job within business that extends the learning beyond
the classroom and into the workplace. The aim is to integrate academic learning at degree level and
on-the-job practical training to provide a holistic programme of education and training to meet the
skills needs of employers now and in the future. The Apprenticeship programme will develop
Technology Solutions Professional practice contextualised in the workplace using industry standard
technologies and approaches that are commensurate in modern business workplaces.
In order to support students in the workplace, a system of mentoring will be used. Workplace
mentors are supported in their mentoring role by the Programme Leader and Work-based Learning
Module Leader. A series of Work-based Learning module handbooks have been developed to guide
and support both the student and the mentor.
Appendix 1: Grid mapping Modules to Learning Outcomes
The Learning Outcomes of the Programme are:
1.
To be able to design, build and test, software solutions following best practices and industry
standards, with accompanying documentation, and that meets client requirements.
2.
To demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and apply a range of theories, concepts,
principles and practice of Information Systems Management in an appropriate manner, in the
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context of loosely defined scenarios including; evaluating information systems in relation to their
intended purpose and effectiveness, identifying opportunity for improvement and showing effective
judgment in the selection and use of data, tools and techniques.
3.
To develop a sound understanding of Computer and Network Infrastructures and their
management, including problem identification, technological aspects of solutions architecture,
systems design, testing and development, with an ability to exercise critical judgement across a
range of issues.
4.
To undertake a security risk assessment including; the ability to identify, analyse and
evaluate security threats and propose remedial advice.
5.
Can apply problem-solving, organisational theory, project management, change
management, modelling and evaluation skills appropriate to developing technology solutions for
business. Drawing upon supporting evidence and demonstrating a good understanding of technical
standards and the need for quality in Digital and Technology Solutions Management.
6.
Demonstrate Creativity and innovation in identifying and progressing new work practices
and novel information systems and technology solutions projects at different levels of scope and
complexity.
7.
Can identify organisational information requirements, manage data effectively, undertake
data analysis, model data solutions, implement a database solution using an industry standard
database management system (DBMS) perform database administration tasks whilst demonstrating
awareness of the key concepts of data quality and data security.
8.
The ability to explain a wide range of digital and technology development issues to technical
and non-technical audiences, engaging developers and technical development teams to deliver
required outcomes in ethical and sustainable ways.
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LEVEL 4
Module
Prog
LO 1
Prog
LO 2
Prog
LO 3
BS1911 IS Security


BS1912 Information Systems and
Organisations


Prog
LO 4

BS1913 Work Based Studies –
Professional Development
Prog
LO 5




BS1981 System and Software
Analysis and Design
















BS1950 Managing Finance

BS1967 Understanding Markets

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

BS1965 Introduction to Academic
and Professional Studies

Prog
LO 8


BS1952 Responsible Management
BS1980 Fundamentals of Project
Management
Prog
LO 7


BS1914 Work Based Studies –
Organisational Functions in
Context
BS1915 Introduction to
Programming and Testing
Prog
LO 6











LEVEL 5
Module
Prog
LO 1
Prog
LO 2

BS2922 Introduction to Project
Management
BS2923 Risk Management and
Cyber-security
BS2924 Information
Management and Data Analytics

BS2925 Work Based Studies –
Applied Project Management

Prog
LO 3
Prog
LO 4




Prog
LO 5







BS2928 Software Development



BS2921 Applied Management
Research in Practice



BS2993 Principles of
Programming and Testing




BS2994 Essentials of Software
Design







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
Prog
LO 8

























BS2987 Creativity, Design and
Innovation



BS2927 Software Testing
BS2995 Fundamentals of
Computer and Network
Infrastructures
Prog
LO 7


BS2926 Work Based Studies –
Management and Leadership
BS2974 Management and
Leadership
Prog
LO 6


LEVEL 6
Module
BS3921 IT Portfolio (EIS)
Prog
LO 1

Prog
LO 2

Prog
LO 3

Prog
LO 4


BS3922 Insight Management
BS3924 Intellectual Properties
and Information Rights


BS3925 Business Transformation
and Process Re-design


Prog
LO 5



BS3976 Consultancy Project (EIS)

































BS3926 Sustainable Strategy
BS3923 Knowledge-based Client
Relationships

BS3989 Strategic Brand
Management
BS3921 Applied Dissertation


Prog
LO 8

BS3986 Strategic Innovation
Management
BS3943 Management
Consultancy
Prog
LO 7


BS3927 Information Systems
Futures
BS3928 Cloud Computing and
Infrastructure
Prog
LO 6

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


Appendix 2 : Grid mapping Assessments
Assessment Methods by Module (Level 4)
BS1965
Introduction to
Academic &
Professional
Studies
BS1911
IS Security
BS1952
Responsible
Management
Exam
100%
Portfolio of
Activities
100%
Portfolio of
Personal and
Professional
Development
50%
Reflective
Essay
50%
Group
Report
50%
Individual
Presentation
50%
Essay
100%
BS1981
System and
Software Analysis
and Design
Business
Case
Portfolio
100%
BS1915
Introduction to
Programming and
Testing
Practical
Skills
Portfolio
100%
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A8
Practical Skills Assessment
A7
Oral Assessment and
Presentation
Project Output (other than
dissertation)
A6
Portfolio
100%
BS1912
Information
Systems and
Organisations
BS1913
Work-based
Studies –
Professional
Development
BS1914
Work Based
Studies –
Organisational
Functions in
Context
A5
Portfolio
A4
Dissertation
A3
Report
A2
Written Assignment,
including essay
A1
Written Exam
Assessment
Code
QAA indicative
list as per module
descriptor
template
BS1980
Fundamentals of
Project
Management
BS1950
Managing
Finance
BS1967
Understanding
Markets
Individual
Report
100%
Set
Exercises
100%
Individual
Report
100%
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Assessment Methods by Module (Level 5)
BS2923
Risk
Management
and Cybersecurity
BS2924
Information
Management
and Data
Analytics
BS2996
Work Based
Studies –
Applied Project
and Consultancy
Management
BS2997
Work Based
Studies –
Computer
Systems and
Network
Management
Exam
50%
Individual
Report
100%
Individual
Reflections
50%
Group
Portfolio
50%
Individual
Reflective
Essay
50%
Group
Case Study
50%
Individual
Report
100%
Portfolio of Test
Plans and
Design
Documentation
70%
Essay
30%
Portfolio
Client
Specification,
Design and
Implementation
Documentation
100%
BS2928
Software
Development
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A8
Practical Skills Assessment
A7
Oral Assessment and
Presentation
A6
Project Output
A5
Portfolio
Dissertation
A4
Report
50%
BS2922
Introduction to
Project
Management
BS2927
Software
Testing
A3
Report
A2
Written Assignment,
including essay
A1
Written Exam
Assessment
Code
QAA indicative
list as per
module
descriptor
template
BS2921
Applied
Management
Research in
Practice
BS2993
Principles of
Programming
and Testing
BS2994
Essentials of
Software Design
BS2974
Management
and Leadership
BS2987
Creativity,
Design and
Innovation
BS2995
Fundamentals
of Computer
and Network
Infrastructures
Portfolio
100%
Practical Skills
Portfolio
100%
Portfolio
100%
Portfolio
100%
Individual
Report
100%
Set
Exercises
100%
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BS3925
Business
Transformation
and Process Redesign
BS3924
Intellectual
Properties and
Information
Rights
BS3922
Insight
Management
BS3928
Cloud Computing
and
Infrastructure
BS3927
Information
Futures
A7
A8
Oral Assessment and
Presentation
Practical Skills Assessment
A6
Project Output (other than
dissertation)
A5
Portfolio
A4
Portfolio
100%
Individual
Written
Assignment
100%
Individual
Report
60%
Individual
Presentation
40%
Individual
Report
100%
Individual
Report
100%
Group
Report with
Individual
Reflection
100%
BS3926
Sustainable
Strategy
BS3923
Knowledgebased Client
Relationships
BS3986
Strategic
Innovation
Management
BS3989
Strategic
Brand
Management
BS3943
Management
Consultancy
A3
Dissertation
A2
Report
A1
Written Assignment,
including essay
Assessment
Code
QAA indicative
list as per
module
descriptor
template
Written Exam
Assessment Methods by Module (Level 6)
Individual
Written
Assignment
100%
Individual
Report
100%
Individual
Report
100%
Individual
Portfolio
100%
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Applied
Dissertation
(EIS)
Individual
Report and
Supporting
Portfolio
100%
Individual
Design
Portfolio
100%
BS3921
IT Portfolio
(EIS)
BS3976
Consultancy
Project
(EIS)
Individual
Portfolio
100%
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