Course Description

Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (AI and Machine Learning) (60 ECTS)

Course Details

Build practical capability in AI development and deployment through hands on coding, applied projects and real world problem solving. This academically accredited Postgraduate Diploma develops skills across core AI and machine learning domains including Python programming, foundation models, computer vision, natural language processing and high dimensional data analysis. Students and graduates work across a wide range of multinational organisations and sectors, and the programme supports a clear pathway to masters level study.

Main Objectives

• Build a strong AI development foundation using Python for real world scenarios
• Learn core machine learning methods and robust evaluation approaches
• Develop practical capability in natural language processing use cases
• Develop practical capability in computer vision use cases
• Work with complex datasets using dimensionality reduction, clustering and feature selection techniques
• Strengthen applied project skills and communication of model behaviour and limitations
• Progress on a clear pathway to masters level study

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Training Provider	Data Science Institute
Course Type	Online Learning
Course Qualification	Postgraduate Diploma
Awarding Body	Woolf
Course Start Date	23rd March 2026
Course End Date	23rd March 2027
Course Duration	12 months part time (or 8 months full time)
Course Time	Live online sessions supported by structured study and access to recordings.
Course Fee	2725
Entry Requirements	The programme welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds with two routes, an Academic Entry Route and a Non Academic Entry Route for candidates with relevant professional experience. Academic Entry Route: A 2.1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a numerate or analytical discipline. Applicants with alternative qualifications demonstrating sufficient quantitative or analytical skills may also be considered. Language Proficiency: English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or higher for non native speakers.
Career Path	AI and machine learning focused roles across industry, including analyst and junior ML pathways depending on prior experience, with progression opportunities via a masters pathway
Course Code	PGD CS AI ML