This exciting one-year blended learning course (face-to-face and online classes) will give you a broad introduction to digital technologies combined with some specific, industry relevant specialist options. You will gain sound knowledge of the basic concepts of digital technology. Along with practical skills and theoretical knowledge, you will also develop a wide range of transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.
The specialist focus of the course is the Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Systems – including data gathering, validation and processing. You will be introduced to the science behind machine learning and explore themes around the future of AI to solve real-world problems. You will investigate different AI types and their applications and develop skills to be able to evaluate the technical and ethical challenges and opportunities around AI.
The course has been designed with the input of employers who were involved in every stage of designing the programme. The course is designed to give students the necessary skills to further their studies with a level 5 and beyond into university or enter employment.
The course is Thursday evenings at South Thames College, Wandsworth (6-9pm) and Saturday mornings online (9.30-1.30pm).
You will study a total of 8 mandatory and specialist units at level 4, each worth 15 credits. These include:
Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (F/618/6250)
Innovation & Digital Transformation (K/618/5691)
Cyber Security (M/618/5661)
Programming (H/618/7388)
Big Data & Visualisation (J/618/6251)
Cloud Fundamentals (T/618/4883)
Software Development Lifecycles (K/618/7408 )
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems (K/618/5660)
Each unit requires about 60 hours of teaching time, plus a further 90 hours of independent learning hours.
You will need to complete an assignment after each unit. Assignments will include practical and written elements. Assignments can be divided into separate sections and may require several forms of evidence to achieve them.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Students must be 18 or over. Mature students with relevant experience may also be considered. If applicants require further support or advice regarding the application process, they can contact the college, and we will support or advise as required.
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Phone:020 8918 7354
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