Study Information

How you’ll study

This course is studied 100% online.

Course Duration

Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.

Start dates

Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.

Ofqual Approved

Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.

Comprehensive study material

Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.

Assessment

There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.

Overview

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a Bachelor’s degree and may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

The qualification aims to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge and understanding of a range of topics within the Information and Digital Technology environment. These topics will allow learners to develop practical and theoretical approaches to solving problems and finding solutions using Information and Digital Technologies.

This qualification sits within a suite of ATHE L3 qualifications, which is called the International Access Programme (IAP). Each qualification has a credit value of 60. Learners may choose to study one or more of the qualifications in this suite.

Modules

The learners have to complete 7 mandatory to achieve the 60 credits.
• A/618/4173 Introduction to Computer Programming
• F/618/4174 Introduction to Computing Mathematics
• J/618/4175 Introduction to Cyber Security
• L/618/4176 Introduction to Digital Technologies
• R/618/4177 Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• Y/618/4178 Introduction to Mobile Application Development
• D/618/4179 Introduction to Web Development

Entry Requirements

The Level 3 Diplomas within the IAP are designed to meet the needs of learners who are progressing from the study at Level 2, as well as those who are returning to learning

• Learners aged 16 or over, who have recently been in education or training
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
• other related levels 2 subjects
• other equivalent international qualifications.
• Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy
• Come To UK Academy will assess the level of English language proficiency if it is not your native language.

Progressions

Learners may progress to:
• employment or have increased opportunities for progression in their current role
• a higher level ATHE qualification at Level 4 or above, in a related subject
• the first year of a degree programme
• higher-level apprenticeships

Certification

The Diploma is issued by the ATHE- Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for ATHE qualifications.

Key Facts

Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 3-6 months
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 3