Digital Skills
In the modern workplace, digital literacy is not just essential for IT professional but is now imperative for professionals working in all sectors. Digital skills are now considered essential skills for the future.
Digital technology is always evolving and there are a number of tools available to use. It is essential to learn how to use the latest technology and embrace new tools and info. Digital skills are not about learning to code a specific language, its about knowing the fundamentals whether that is in the field of cyber safety, data analysis or programming.
The Faculty of Science and Technology is offering students to study a breadth major or minor in Digital skills.
In this breadth major, students will be required to complete 24 credit points (cp) as below:
In this breadth minor*, students will be required to complete 12 credit points (cp) as below:
*Please note that a breadth minor will not appear on your transcript.
If you are interested, please contact your Faculty to check whether you have space in your study plan.
What is a Major?
A set of sequential or related units in a specified area. Usually 8 units (24 cp) with progression through levels.
What is the difference between a Breadth Major and a Specialist Major?
Specialist majors are only available to students in the course for which the major is required. A student can choose to complement their studies with a Breadth major by using up credit points they might have with their open electives. The 'Digital Skills' breadth major requires the student to complete 24 credit points. Once completed, the breadth major appears on the student's transcript.
What is a Breadth Minor?
A set of sequential or related units in a specified area. Usually 4 units (12 cp) with progression through levels.