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UndergraduateCourse summary
This internationally recognised qualification provides a platform for students who are seeking to work in Digital Technology roles in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. With AI becoming more ingrained in the digital world, offering this course would position WSC as a leader in cutting edge education and meeting the growing demand for AI expertise in the job market. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in AI concepts, practical applications, and ethical considerations, equipping students with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. By offering this course, the college can attract tech savvy learners and professionals seeking career advancement, while also fostering partnerships with local businesses eager for skilled AI practitioners. Additionally, offering such a specialised program aligns with the college’s commitment to innovation, ensuring its curriculum stays relevant and competitive in a tech driven world.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1) Unit 1 – Professional Practice in the Digital Economy - Examining the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on work environments, emphasising the importance of professional development, transferable and communication skills, problem-solving, and collaboration to enhance workplace competence and career success in the digital age. Unit 2 – Innovation and Digital Transformation - Integrating digital technology across operations to enhance innovation, agility, leadership, and customer experience—enabling them to adapt to market changes and maximise ROI. Unit 3 – Cyber Security - Equips with knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defence strategies, focusing on cybercrime, information assurance, and strategic responses to enhance cyber resilience and protect ICT infrastructure. Unit 4 – Programming - Introducing core programming concepts, algorithms, and paradigms, designing and implementing algorithms using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) while developing critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills essential for academic and professional success. Unit 5 – Big Data & Visualisation - Using industry tools to analyse and present data, address ethical challenges, and develop skills essential for roles in the digital sector. Unit 7 – Cloud Fundamentals - Introducing the fundamentals of cloud computing, including its architecture, deployment models, and services, equipping students with critical skills for understanding, managing, and leveraging cloud technologies in academic and professional contexts. Unit 11 – Software Development Lifecycles - Focusing on different models and methodologies to enable them to implement and manage projects effectively, while developing critical skills for professional and academic success. Unit 15 – Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems - Exploring machine learning, ethical challenges, and real-world problem-solving while equipping students with the skills to evaluate and deploy AI technologies. Level 5 (Year 2) Unit 19 – Business Intelligence - Exploring tools and techniques for acquiring, processing, and analysing data to support decision-making and business performance, equipping students with skills to optimise organisational processes and contribute to effective problem-solving. Unit 20 – Internet of Things - Exploring its concepts, benefits, and design methodology, enabling students to develop and simulate IoT applications while understanding their impact on society, business, and technology Unit 21 – Emerging Technologies - their impact on software development, and their potential to disrupt industries, while equipping students with the skills to analyse their benefits, challenges, and societal effects. Unit 28 – Risk Analysis & System Testing - Teaches students how to apply risk-based testing (RBT) to prioritise software tests based on potential system failure impact, equipping them with skills to develop and evaluate testing procedures for improved software quality Unit 36 – Application Development - Simulating the role of a commercial developer to analyse, design, and create business applications, while fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and the use of appropriate development methodologies and tools Unit 37 – Application Program Interfaces - Developing a proof-of-concept application that integrates existing APIs for common tasks, focusing on design, development, testing, and critical review. Unit 41 – Digital Sustainability - Explores sustainability challenges in the digital technologies sector, focusing on low-impact solutions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of a low-carbon economy Unit 22 – Work-based Learning in the Digital Economy - Applying skills, attitudes, and behaviours in professional settings while reflecting on their experiences to adapt to the evolving demands of the digital industries
Assessment method
Assessment Methods Projects, Report, Portfolio, Review, Reflection, Action Research.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P007
- Institution code:
- W46
- Campus name:
- University Studies and Professional Development Centre
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The college does not accept International Applications for this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
West Suffolk College
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3SP