This two-year Higher National Diploma course covers a range of skills and knowledge around current IT technologies including; web, mobile applications, programming and networking. You will develop a strong grounding in computer architecture, systems development, analysis, database design and programming, alongside work-related skills such as team communication and professional practice. This qualification, awarded by De Montfort University, offers two years of study to achieve a Higher National Diploma, with the option to top up to an undergraduate degree in Applied Computing. Top-up to a BSc degree requires an additional year of full-time study at De Montfort University. Due to the practical nature of the course, you will be required to have access to an entry-level personal-computer running the most current Windows Operating System and software development environments like Visual Studio. What You'll Learn Year 1 Year one of this course will be focused on developing essential skills as a foundation before applying them to a wider context in year 2. The modules you will study include; 1. Introduction to Computing and its applications 2. Computer ethics 3. Data analytics and statistics 4. Information systems analysis 5. Information and database design 6. Programming in Python Year 2 Year two involves expanding your knowledge from the first year and building it into a workplace context, preparing you for the reality of industry work in a professional setting. Modules include: 1. Information and database development 2. Project management 3. Human computer interaction 4. Integrated project 5. Programming with APIs and frameworks 6. Mobile application design and development 7. Analytics and business modelling 8. Introduction to information security

First year • Visual Web Development • Information Systems Development • Database Management and Reporting • Devices and Networks • The Global Web Second year • Project Management and Development • Advanced Programming • Multimedia Development (Term 1) • Interactive Systems Design and Evaluation (Term 1) • Business Intelligence (Term 2) • Introduction to Research and Ethics (Term 2)

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26 January 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.

Course code: 105G

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester College

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/computing-hnd/computing-hnd.aspx

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Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1

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.

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