Level 2
Certificates & Diplomas
Foundational, employment-focused study.
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About
An AI-native university under named human governance
To make internationally recognised education accessible to every learner, everywhere, through AI-native teaching under named human academic governance.
A world where every learner is taught by an expert AI academic team, supervised by named humans, and awarded qualifications recognised across borders.
Academic Framework
UK Academic Levels & Progression
Understand where our programmes sit within the UK academic level framework.
Level 1
Foundation
Foundation
Level 2
Matric / O Level
Secondary
Level 3
Intermediate / A Level
Advanced Secondary
Level 4–6
Undergraduate Pathway
Bachelor's Degree Level at Level 6
Level 7
Master's degree level
Postgraduate
Level 8
Doctoral / PhD level
Doctoral
Explore Academic Levels
Academic level references do not by themselves constitute accreditation, awarding-body recognition or formal equivalence. Learn more on our Academic Levels page.
Global Academic Alignment
Positioned against the UK academic level framework.
Clear Progression
Structured pathways from foundation to doctoral level.
Structured Education
Consistent academic standards at every level.
Future-Ready Learning
AI-native study designed for tomorrow's professions.
Schools
Academic schools
- School of Cyber Security
- School of Computing & AI
- School of Business & Management
- School of Health & Social Care
- School of Engineering
- School of Education
Academic Programmes
UK Ofqual-regulated qualifications
Level 3
Diplomas
Including the Diploma in Cyber Security.
Level 4–5
Higher National Study
Degree-equivalent progression routes.
Level 6–7
Bachelor & Master Level
Advanced professional qualifications.
Research
Research into AI-delivered education
Our research programme studies how learners genuinely learn from an AI academic team: teaching quality, adaptive explanation, academic integrity, and the governance required for AI teaching to be trusted at national scale.
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University news
August 2026
Research & Development Phase 1 concluded
The university's AI teaching research programme completes its first phase under executive review.
July 2026
Faculty Identity Governance Standard v1.0
Every academic identity is permanently unique, reviewed and immutable once appointed.
June 2026
Academic portfolio expanded
Ofqual-regulated qualifications from Level 2 through Level 7 published in full.
Partners
Working with
- Ofqual-regulated awarding organisations
- Employer advisory boards
- International study centres
- Professional bodies
Contact
Speak with the university
General enquiries: hello@ics-edu.com
Admissions: admissions@ics-edu.com