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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: G465

Applied Computing CertHE

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,525Per Year (Home)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The CertHE Applied Computing CertHE at De Montfort University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Dive into the dynamic world of modern technology with the Certificate of Higher Education in Applied Computing, awarded by De Montfort University. This one-year programme is your fast track into the tech industry, designed to build real-world skills in web and mobile development, programming, networking, and emerging IT technologies. You’ll gain a solid foundation in computer architecture, systems analysis, database design, and software development, while also developing essential workplace skills like team collaboration, communication, and professional practice. Home/uk fees are £6,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Web Development Essentials
Database Design and SQL
Computer Architecture and Systems
Mobile Application Development
Networking and IT Infrastructure
Professional Practice and Workplace Skills
Software Development Lifecycle
UCAS Code:G465
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£6,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course Fees Annual Tuition fee: £6525Requirement to have a PC Running Windows 11 Operating System would be of an advantage

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£35,000
3 years£22,000£27,500£35,000
5 years£26,500£35,000£46,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Applied Computing CertHE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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