HNC

Digital Technologies: Software Development & Programming

Learn more about studying Digital Technologies: Software Development & Programming as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    10,050GBP
  • Start date
    Oct
  • QS Ranking
    851-900

Program overview

What De Montfort University says about their program:

Software developers are at the heart of today’s digital economy, creating the applications, websites and systems that power modern life. This Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Digital Technologies: Software Development and Programming will equip you with the skills to design, build and deploy software that solves real-world problems. Delivered as a flexible one-year (full-time) or two-year (part-time) program, the course has been developed in collaboration with employers and ensures that everything you learn is directly relevant to industry. Taking a practical, hands-on approach, you will work across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to testing and deployment.

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • DMU may accept approved English-language qualifications or country-specific alternatives instead of IELTS.
  • The accepted evidence and score depend on the applicant’s country and chosen course.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • A levels

    AE

All grade information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official program page for the latest information on required grades.

Other grade requirements

  • GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

Additional requirements

Documents

  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • English language proficiency evidence (for example, IELTS)
  • Copy of passport

Essays and statements

  • Personal statement

    explain why you want the course, your relevant skills and achievements, and your future goals.

Recommendations

  • Reference, usually from a teacher, tutor, or employer.

How to apply

Scholarships at De Montfort University

  • Empowering Excellence Scholarship

    Official page

    GBP 8,500 scholarship for eligible international undergraduate and postgraduate students starting at DMU in September 2026.

  • Global Access Scholarship

    Official page

    Automatic fee-deduction scholarship for eligible prospective international students joining full-time undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees at DMU.

  • Global Partnerships Scholarship

    Official page

    Scholarship for eligible prospective international students joining a full-time undergraduate degree at De Montfort University for 2026/27 entry.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

For 2026/27, DMU lists international undergraduate tuition fees of £16,250 per year for Art, Design and Humanities and Business and Law courses, and £16,750 per year for Computing, Engineering and Media and Health and Life Sciences courses. Students who take a paid placement year pay a placement fee of £1,850.

Eligible international students may receive the Global Access Scholarship automatically if they meet the stated conditions. DMU also offers other scholarships and discounts for eligible students, including the Empowering Excellence Scholarship and EU Access Scholarship. Check the official course and funding information for the fee and scholarship conditions that apply to you.

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What is the cost of living near De Montfort University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£779
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£671
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£158
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£12
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£371
Books and study supplies (monthly)£134
Coffee shop drink£3
Cinema or cultural event ticket£11
Gym membership£27

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), moneysupermarket.com (Editorial estimate), leicesterbuses.co.uk (Official statistics) and dmu.ac.uk (University published).

Visa requirements for De Montfort University

International students who need to study in the UK will usually need a Student visa. After meeting the relevant offer and payment conditions, DMU issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for students who need it to make their visa application

UK student visa requirements