De Montfort University Leicester

Programme overview

Extended Education is a suite of level‑four, evening-delivered courses aimed at providing technical, career‑focused qualifications without following a traditional full‑time undergraduate pathway. Delivery is flexible—typically one or two evenings per week—and courses are developed with employer input to emphasise practical skills and direct routes into work or progression.

What you'll study

Study content depends on the chosen pathway but shares a practical, skills‑based approach. Current courses listed include:

• Cyber Security Technologist (HTQ) — CertHE — one year full‑time (two evenings per week) or two years part‑time (one evening per week)
• Digital Technologies: AI Solutions & Applications — HNC — one year full‑time (two evenings per week) or two years part‑time (one evening per week)
• Digital Technologies: Data Analytics — HNC — one year full‑time (two evenings per week) or two years part‑time (one evening per week)
• Digital Technologies: Software Development & Programming — HNC — one year full‑time (two evenings per week) or two years part‑time (one evening per week)
• Early Years Education with SEND and SLCN — Foundation Degree (FdA) — two years full‑time (two evenings per week)

All routes emphasise vocational training, practical experience and industry‑relevant skills rather than traditional academic modules.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific academic entry criteria. It states these courses are suitable for adults (over 18) who want to gain a level‑four qualification within a year, change careers, or upskill to progress in work. Applicants should contact the university for precise qualification, experience or portfolio requirements for each pathway.

Career prospects

Extended Education is positioned to give a direct career path by equipping learners with hands‑on, technical skills that employers seek. Graduates typically use these qualifications to move into skilled roles in cyber security, software, data or early years practice, or to progress to further study and higher apprenticeships.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

For September 2026 the published fee is £9,790 for the year. The university notes you do not have to pay the full fee upfront and highlights common options: eligibility for government Student Finance, instalment plans for self‑funding learners, and the availability of higher and degree apprenticeships (usually two to four years with predominantly workplace training). Prospective students are advised to discuss funding and payment plans with the university.