University course Β· real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni Β· part of Careermash
University degree

Computing Technologies

West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

The foundation degree in Computing Technologies (Software Development) will give you an excellent grounding in computing while allowing you to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts30%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts20%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
92%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
92%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support86%
Well organised98%
Learning resources88%
Student community94%
In students' own words
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Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” …
Final year Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” local cost of li…
Class of 2023 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on West Herts College's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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