4Oct
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The CertHE in Applied Computing provides students with an engaging and accessible academic experience, designed to build confidence, foundational technical knowledge, and practical digital skills. Whether students are undertaking the CertHE as a stand-alone qualification or as a steppingstone towards further academic study at Level 5 (such as progression to the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing at DMU), the focus is on developing the core competencies required for success in both academic and professional contexts. The course comprises four 30-credit Level 4 modules that cover key areas of computing: • Foundations of Computing • Programming in Python • Data Analytics and Statistics • Information Systems Analysis and Design These modules introduce students to essential topics such as software development, problem- solving, data handling, and systems thinking, while embedding a strong awareness of ethical computing practice and the real-world application of technology. The curriculum aligns with
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G465
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester College
- Campus code:
- G
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6355 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH