ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Information and Digital Technologies is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification No: 603/6569/9) equivalent to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. Part of the International Access Programme (IAP), it equips learners with practical and theoretical skills in programming, web and mobile app development, cyber security, and emerging AI technologies to progress into a Bachelor’s degree in Computing or IT. Eligible for UCAS Tariff points.
Course Structure & Units (Total 60 Credits — All Mandatory):
- Introduction to Computer Programming (10 Credits): Basics of programming languages, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and writing computer programmes.
- Introduction to Web Development (10 Credits): Website planning, producing interactive webpages, testing, and publishing online.
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics (10 Credits): Problem-solving techniques, mathematical formulas, logic, and probability in computing.
- Introduction to Cyber Security (10 Credits): Online safety, cyber security risk management, and implementing security measures.
- Introduction to Digital Technologies (5 Credits): Evolution of computing, cloud-based technologies, and digital environments.
- Introduction to Emerging Technologies (5 Credits): Future digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in society, and technological change.
- Introduction to Mobile Application Development (10 Credits): Planning, developing, testing, and launching a mobile application.