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Advanced Computer Science PGCert

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What will I learn?

Make your mark at the forefront of computer science. Whether it’s to boost your professional life, or provide a step towards PhD research, this advanced degree will get you there.

What's the difference?

Teaching and learning

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, self-paced learning and practical’s. Assessment is a mix of coursework - computer-based practicals, essays and small group projects - and exams.

The compulsory 'Personal and Group Skills' module combines seminars, group discussions and collective essay writing on selected topics, as well as a series of workshops on transferable skills and career planning.

Careers and employability

Colleagues from industry participate directly in the delivery of some of the modules, including hands-on tutorials that allow you to use some of the tools and methodologies that are shaping the software development landscape. On completion this course leads to PGDip in Advanced Computer Science.

Which department am I in?

University of Leicester

Study options

Full Time (6 months)

Tuition fees
£9,460.00 (10,30,726) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

University of Leicester

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Full Time (6 months)

Tuition fees
£9,460.00 (10,30,726) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Leicester

University Road,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE1 7RH, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to have a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with a substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience may also be considered. Students need to have: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; TOEFL - 80.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is currently home to over 4,000 international students, making it a wonderfully multicultural place to study.

  • A leading UK research university
  • 37th in UK & 170th globally, THE World University Rankings
  • A progressive, thoughtful and research-driven institution
  • Over 300 degree programmes and courses on offer