Digital and Software Technology

Digital and software technology is the study of the technical systems that underpin modern digital products and services, from the software that runs applications and platforms to the networking, data, and security infrastructure that makes digital systems reliable and trustworthy. The field addresses a genuine and growing skills shortage, as organisations in every sector need people who can design, build, and maintain the software solutions and digital technologies that drive their products, services, and operational efficiency.

At Salford this two-year full-time Diploma of Higher Education programme is designed to address that skills shortage directly, providing a broad set of skills suited to technical roles in which you can implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and increase productivity using selected digital technologies. You will study computing, data science, networking, security, business systems, and operations, developing a working knowledge that spans both the technical and the business dimensions of digital and software technology. The programme is focused on equipping you for immediate professional contribution in technical roles rather than primarily preparing you for further academic study.

The two-year DipHE qualification is an efficient route into technical employment for students who want to develop strong practical skills quickly and enter the workforce sooner than a three-year degree programme permits.

Graduates move into roles in software development, IT support, network administration, data management, cybersecurity, and a range of technical and business-facing roles in organisations across all sectors. The DipHE can also serve as a foundation for further study towards a full degree for those who choose to extend their qualifications after working.