Learn Essential AI Skills
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Enhance your study skills with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, because of this, it’s important to know how to use AI effectively and ethically. With so many tools and ways to apply them, it can be difficult to know where to begin.
Our new AI Literacy short course is designed to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI. It supports students at pre-arrival, by teaching you how to use AI effectively, ethically, and responsibly – supporting your academic studies and preparing you for future careers.
About the AI Digital Literacy Short Course
This flexible, online short course is designed to be completed before you arrive at university. It’s ideal for international students who want to strengthen their digital and AI literacy to succeed academically and professionally.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand AI and how it can support learning and problem-solving
- Use AI tools responsibly and effectively in academic tasks
- Create clear prompts to generate useful results from AI
- Explore examples of AI improving study, research and project work
Why take this course?
- Free for 2026 students: Confirm your place to access the course at no cost.
- Boost study skills: Learn how AI can help you organise work, manage time and improve learning outcomes.
- Digital certificate: Showcase your achievement on your CV or LinkedIn profile.
- Flexible learning: Study online at your own pace, from any device.
- Increase efficiency: Discover ways to save time, study smarter and complete tasks more effectively.
- Responsible use: Understand how to apply AI ethically and professionally in academic work.
How to access the course
1. Confirm your place and pay your advanced fees
The first step to gaining access to the course is to confirm your place and pay your advanced tuition fees as stated in your offer letter to receive your CAS.
2. Receive your access link
After you’ve confirmed your place and paid your advanced tuition fees, you will receive further instructions about how to access course from our Central Student Support team.
3. Complete the course
You will need to finish the course within the set timeframe to earn your digital certificate and start your academic programme with a future-ready skill set.
[### How to apply
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[### Entry requirements
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Our student enrolment advisors are here to help with your application and answer any questions you have about studying with us.