Mobile, Web, Virtual and Streaming Technologies DipHE
Lincoln College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28943 | £22345 | £25548 |
25-75 percentile range | £23778 - £36746 | £16759 - £28431 | £19371 - £33677 |
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Course Description
The DipHE Mobile, Web, Virtual and Streaming Technologies is the ideal introduction to the complex and exciting world of online, mobile and virtual reality development.
It provides post further education learners and existing software developers, electronics engineers and electronic media developers with the fundamental skills to work in industries that combine software, web, mobile and virtual reality skills to develop new and innovative interactive solutions for a wide range of industries and applications.
Key learnings:
The development of browser and server-based software solutions that are delivered through the internet
The production of apps that function on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smart watches and tablets
The design and creation of responsive virtual reality worlds that can accessed through mobile and specialist VR hardware
The design and construction of effective human computer interfaces for web-based applications, mobile devices and virtual reality
The course is designed to take a learner with limited experience in the field of computing to being skilled in the techniques required for them to work in the areas of web development, mobile applications production, virtual and augmented reality industries.
Creative problem solving is core: through the course of study learners will develop problem solving skills that allow them to meet the needs of clients and organisations that require software to be developed to meet specific requirements. Client focused development: to produce interesting and engaging mobile, VR and AR experiences learners will throughout the course develop the ability to be innovative and imaginative in designing software solutions that are built around the client. Learning by doing: learners will work individually and in groups to develop software products and experiment in practical labs to extend their learning beyond the theoretical elements of the subject. Security is key: within the course there is a strong focus on the requirements to create systems that are safe to use in a VR environment and work securely across networks and the internet creating systems that protect user data during transmission and storage and be compliant with current legislation. Industry relevant: work undertaken students will be carefully aligned with the needs of industry through the colleges Institute of Technology and has been informed by current industry trends and methods of operation. Learners will be encouraged to use their career degree bursary pay for industry linked training and events.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications may be acceptable for applicants requiring a visa |
Costs
Tuition Fees Mobile, Web, Virtual and Streaming Technologies DipHE
EU | £9500 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9500 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £9500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Development off-site you will be expected to have a PC that is capable of running Visual Studio, Android Studio and Unity and a Video card that will interface with a HTC Vive Pro Headset (should you wish to loan a VR headset from the college). It is also recommended that the computer supports virtulisation if you want to run the mobile phone emulation in Android studio.
The college provide dedicated labs with high end computing for you to work on-site so the above advice is to allow working outside of college. As a minimum it is expected that you have a Microsoft based PC capable of running Visual Studio and a broadband internet connection.
Additional compulsory course costs will be paid for using the Career Degree Bursary.
The Career Degree bursary was established in order to enhance our Higher Education students’ academic programme and support their studies - helping to make our students more employable, industry prepared and equipped for life as a graduate.
A bursary of up to £500 for full-time students over the course of their programme to support any aspect of independent study or compulsory course specific costs.
In addition, course coordinators will be allocated an additional payment to spend each academic year on enhancements that will support the development of employability skills and progression to graduate level employment.
Students who wish to access opportunities in excess of the Career Degree Bursary may do so at full cost to themselves.
*It cannot be substituted for cash, fee waiver or in-kind support funds
Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Lincoln College
Lincoln College is an institution that mainly provides further education level courses and programmes, situated in the English city of Lincoln. Students can expect to find workshops, studios and study zones that are designed according to industry standards, allowing users to develop their skills and knowledge in comfort and safety.
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Student composition of Lincoln College
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Total number of students enrolled at Lincoln College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
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