BSc Applied Computing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing, an applied computing degree centred on the practical application of software development, digital systems, and database management. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course can be studied either full-time over three years or with an optional placement year. The first year covers foundational computing concepts through modules such as Foundations of Computing, Programming in Python, Data Analytics and Statistics, and Information Systems Analysis and Database Design. The second year extends these abilities with Programming with APIs and Frameworks, Business Intelligence, Information and Database Development, Introduction to Information Security, and Integrated Project. The final year includes core study in Application Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, and a Final Year Project. Students can also select from optional modules such as Information and Communication Technologies for Development, Privacy and Data Protection, Advanced Database Management and Programming, and Artificial Intelligence.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 85 offers from 95 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 38%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 20%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 75%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Computing
- Programming in Python
- Data Analytics and Statistics
- Information Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Programming with APIs and Frameworks
- Business Intelligence
- Information and Database Development
- Introduction to Information Security
- Integrated Project
- Application Architecture
- Human Computer Interaction
- Final Year Project
- Information and Communication Technologies for Development
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Advanced Database Management and Programming
- Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £46,500.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 85 offers from 95 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Computing at De Montfort University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.