Applied Computing HND

Successful completion of this course can provide an opportunity to top-up to one of the computing undergraduate degrees at DMU.

Recent graduates are now working as computer engineers, systems engineers, database managers, software developers, development and support officers, in personal identity security for smart cards and smart phones, and in teaching in Computing and ICT. Recent graduates are working for companies like the National Grid, Caterpillar, Bosch, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rolls Royce.

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, plus one of the following:
Normally 48 UCAS points from at least one A-level or equivalent or
BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at MPP or
Pass in the QAA Access to HE. English and Mathematics GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course or
International Baccalaureate: 24+ points

Developed in collaboration with DMU and Leicester College
Building on a long-standing partnership, with academic expertise enhancing your technical and practical skills
Gain a professional computing qualification
The first two years of study will lead to the award of HND at Leicester College, after which you can apply to top-up to an undergraduate Computing degree at De Montfort University
Flexible learning
Gain a professional qualification without immediately committing to a full term of study. This course also provides the opportunity to access degree-level study upon successful completion
Graduates with successful careers
Computing HND graduates have gone on to work as computer and systems engineers, database managers and software developers, at companies such as the National Grid, Caterpillar, Bosch, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rolls Royce
Develop sought-after technical and practical skills
Including computer technology, database design, internet technology, programming, multimedia, interactive systems design and systems development
Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities
You will learn in dedicated laboratories at Leicester College, equipped with high-specification PCs and professional-standard software, and benefit from state-of-the-art display facilities in laboratories and lecture theatres.