Digital, online and hybrid learning continues to expand across schools, colleges, universities, workplace learning and community education settings. As organisations invest in flexible and technology-enhanced approaches to learning, demand is growing for professionals who can design, deliver and evaluate high-quality digital learning experiences.

This qualification can support progression into roles such as:

• Online or hybrid educator
• Digital learning practitioner
• Digital curriculum developer
• Learning designer
• Learning technologist
• Education and training specialist
• Online tutor or independent education provider

The programme also develops highly transferable skills in digital capability, communication, curriculum design, collaboration, critical thinking and reflective practice. These skills are increasingly valued across education, training, learning and development, educational technology and other sectors undergoing digital transformation.

For those with entrepreneurial ambitions, the programme also provides a foundation for creating online learning content, developing educational resources, delivering independent tuition or establishing digital learning ventures.

Utilise our Careers and Employment Service​

Whilst you are a student at the University of Derby, and for three years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service can assist you with job search advice, CV creation, workshops and events, as well as one-to-one appointments with employment advisers to help with career planning and interview preparation.