CertHE Computing

CertHE Computing (Undergraduate)

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We’re also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.

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You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at Arden are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.

Course overview:

Studying your CertHE Computing with Arden University means you’ll be gaining all the modern computing skills you need to succeed in your career.

Freshly updated in 2021 with new syllabus content, this course will give you the skills that employers in the computing sector are looking for right now. The CertHE is a recognised qualification in its own right and provides an entry route to degree-level study. This is a great option if you feel ready to study a degree course but don’t have the necessary qualifications usually required, such as GCSEs or A levels.

Our CertHE Computing course lays a solid foundation in areas such as Databases, Programming, Web Authoring and Computer Systems, giving you the skills you need to start your career in Computing, or continue studying and become an expert in your chosen field.

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Course details and modules

Our CertHE in computing has been designed to give you the expertise you need to start your career on the right footing. Your course modules are regularly updated by our computing faculty members, ensuring you gain the skills to meet the current and emerging needs of the sector.

Course Modules:

This is a 1-year course available through full-time blended learning, which gives you additional study support and is ideal if you’re still unsure about committing to a full 3-year degree course. Once you’ve completed your CertHe, you’ll be able to continue onto Level 5 (year two) of the degree course if you wish to do so.

Level 4 core modules (20 credits each)

Introduction to Academic Skills and Professional Development
Introduction to Computer Systems and Security
Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Web Authoring
Productivity and Collaboration Tools for Learning and Work

Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – we are more than happy to discuss your application.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or equivalent
If English is not your first language we’ll provide one and a half additional hours of subject-specific academic English support each week.
Alternatively evidence that you have previously studied in English at the appropriate level can be accepted.

We’ll give you all the support you need to succeed. Then, when you graduate from your CertHE course, you’ll be able to progress on to the rest of the degree course if you decide it’s right for you.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

Course Eligibility

We welcome anyone onto our CertHE course who can show us their determination to complete the qualification. You’ll just need to complete our one-week Introduction to Higher Education, which mirrors the timetabled hours of your programme. Once you’ve passed this, you’ll be able to start on your CertHE.

Extra support

You will receive the same excellent support provided to all Arden students including success coaches, academic skills tutors and workshops, our careers team, and much more. You will also receive an additional four hours of online academic knowledge and study skills sessions as part of your course. If English is not your first language, we’ll also give you one and a half hours of weekly academic English support

Course fee breakdown

Course fees are not available yet.

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