This course is a stepping-stone towards a full honours degree in Computing.
Reasons to study Computing atÊDe Montfort University
- Developed in collaboration with DMU and Leicester College - building on a long-standing partnership, with academic expertise enhancing your technical and practical skillsÊ
- Gain a professional computing qualification -Êthe first two years of study lead to the award of HND at Leicester College, after which you can top-up to an undergraduate degree at De Montfort UniversityÊ
- Flexible learning -Êgain a professional qualification without immediately committing to a full term of study. Provides the opportunity to access degree-level studyÊ
- Graduates with successful careers -Êrecent HND graduates now working 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 -Êincluding computer technology, database design, internet technology, programming, multimedia, interactive systems design and systems developmentÊ
- Dedicated facilities -Êyou 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.
Graduate Careers
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.Ê
