Digital and Software Technology
Digital and software technology encompasses the tools, systems, and skills that underpin the functioning of modern organisations. From software development and data science to networking, cybersecurity, and business systems, the discipline equips practitioners to design, implement, and maintain the digital infrastructure that businesses increasingly depend on. As digital transformation reshapes every sector of the economy, professionals who can bridge technical capability and business understanding are in growing demand.
At the University of Salford, this part-time programme is designed to address a real skills shortage in digital and software technology. You will develop a broad set of practical skills, learning to implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services and to improve their productivity through the application of digital technologies. The curriculum spans computing principles, data science, networking, security, and business systems, giving you a rounded appreciation of how digital technology functions and how it can be deployed effectively in organisational contexts.
The part-time format makes the programme accessible to those who are already working and want to develop their digital and technical skills alongside employment.
Graduates of digital and software technology programmes are well placed for technical roles in software development, data management, IT support and infrastructure, cybersecurity, business analysis, and digital project management. The breadth of the programme means graduates can operate across multiple dimensions of digital work rather than being confined to a single specialism, which is particularly valuable in smaller organisations where technical staff often need to cover multiple areas. Many graduates also use the Diploma as a foundation for further study in computing, data science, or software engineering, building on the broad base the programme has given them.