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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: I302
Digital and Software Technology
University of SalfordSalford, England
1 yearDuration
£18,550Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the CertHE Digital and Software Technology at University of Salford. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This CertHE programme addresses a skills shortage in the general area of ‘digital’ and software technology. The programme will provide you with a broad set of skills suitable for technical roles in which you can implement software solutions that enable businesses to develop new products and services, and increase productivity using selected digital technologies. The programme therefore provides you with a broad appreciation and understanding of digital technology which includes computing, data science, networking, security, business systems and operations. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals and Algorithms
Digital Systems and Networking
Database Design and Management
Cyber Security Principles
Software Development with Agile Methods
Version Control and Continuous Integration
Business Systems and Operations
Data Science Essentials
UCAS Code:I302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points 26 points overall including Grade 5 in Higher Level Computer Studies Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,550
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,550
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £41,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
71%
Overall
Teaching on my course
76%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
77%Organisation and management
69%Learning resources
74%Student voice
59%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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