Applied Computing HND
De Montfort University
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This course is a stepping-stone towards a full honours degree in Computing. Delivered at Leicester College, the first two years of study lead to the award of HND after which you can top-up to an undergraduate degree in Applied Computing. Top-up to a BSc degree requires an additional year of full-time study at the De Montfort University campus.The modules on this HND have been very carefully designed to provide a fully integrated course of study. Key skills in English and mathematics, business ...Read more

This course is a stepping-stone towards a full honours degree in Computing. Delivered at Leicester College, the first two years of study lead to the award of HND after which you can top-up to an undergraduate degree in Applied Computing. Top-up to a BSc degree requires an additional year of full-time study at the De Montfort University campus.The modules on this HND have been very carefully designed to provide a fully integrated course of study. Key skills in English and mathematics, business skills including report writing, group work, planning projects and making presentations are fully contextualised within the academic subject content.The course is especially suitable if you wish to gain a professional qualification without immediately committing to a full term of study, if you are a mature student returning to study, or if you have entry qualifications below those required to start the full degree.Duration: HND Two years full-time. Top up to the BSc degree requires an additional year of full time study at the DMU campus

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27/101
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105th
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Hassan
20 Feb 25

Some tutors are excellent and some tutors are not they had to take 2 classes to create an account...Read more

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Angad pal
12 Feb 25

Today is my second day here and I haven't explored university yet but my overall experience is good. The students are helpful, environment is nice so overall it’s pretty good..Read more

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Students from Wales

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£6,165 per year

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Hassan
20 Feb 25
Applied Computing BSc
Some tutors are excellent and some tutors are not they had to take 2 classes to create an account....
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Angad pal
12 Feb 25
Data Analytics MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert
Today is my second day here and I haven't explored university yet but my overall experience is good. The students are helpful, environment is nice so overall it’s pretty good...
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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a leading UK institution with a focus on diversity and careers....

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Abbey Park Campus Painter Street Leicester Leicestershire LE1 3WA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leicester  0.6 miles away
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