A UK postgraduate diploma in artificial intelligence you study completely online, around your job: deep learning, intelligent agents, the ethics of AI and AI for sustainability. Six assignments, no exams, no deadlines. €220 a month, and Malta gives up to 70% back when you finish.
Check if I qualify5.0 on GoogleSelf-paced, 10 to 15 monthsRecognised in Malta and the EU
Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“I recently completed an MQF Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma with Elephant and Cross, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. … I was particularly impressed with how responsive they were to my emails and phone calls. … They always replied promptly, which made me feel valued as a student.”
“The course content was thorough and well-structured, making it easy to follow along and absorb the material. … The support I received throughout the course was phenomenal; the team was always available to answer questions and provide guidance.”
“I recently decided to take the next step in my career and further education. … My choice was the Elephant & Cross educational center and I am very happy with my choice. … High standards and professional team, they are always there to help you and inform you about everything you need for your studies.”
€220 a month, interest free, for eighteen months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
Six modules on building and governing AI: what it is and where it is used, AI for sustainability, ethics and explainability, deep learning, intelligent agents, and research methods. Each ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback.
The core principles, technologies and real-world applications of AI.
How AI can create solutions for global sustainability challenges.
Why AI systems have to be ethical, fair and transparent, and how that is achieved.
How neural networks power advanced AI technologies and automation.
How AI agents make decisions and perform tasks autonomously.
The research skills that academic and professional AI projects need.
Your 60 Level 7 credits are two thirds of a master’s. The MBA top-up that completes it, a dissertation or a dissertation plus one module, is offered by UK universities such as Wolverhampton and Gloucestershire, online or on campus, not through Elephant & Cross. Ask us when you are close to finishing and we point you to it.
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“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the next one, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diploma is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. The diploma is on Ofqual’s public register, number 610/4802/1. Level 7 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 9 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Postgraduate in Malta · Postgraduate in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
The formal entry is a Level 6 qualification or a first degree, plus Python. You must be 21 or over, with good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to supporting their students every step of the way. … I would especially like to commend Andrew Critien for his unwavering support and dedication, making the entire process smoother and less stressful.”
Anything else, ask us. We reply within one working day.
You must be 21 or over, with a Level 6 qualification such as a bachelor’s degree, or a first degree; managers with considerable experience but no formal qualification can be considered. You also need to understand object-oriented programming, be able to program in Python, and know two or more of numpy, pandas, scipy and matplotlib. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. Online Business School asks for object-oriented programming, Python, and two or more of the numpy, pandas, scipy and matplotlib libraries before you start. If you are not there yet, tell us on the form and we say honestly which course fits you.
Yes. It is awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and is recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 7. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through six written assignments of about 2,000 to 3,000 words, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
It is self-paced. Most people plan for 10 to 15 months around a full-time job, and course access lasts up to five years. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 60 Level 7 credits are two thirds of a master’s. The MBA top-up that completes it, a dissertation or a dissertation plus one module, is offered by UK universities such as Wolverhampton and Gloucestershire, not through us. Ask us when you are close to finishing and we point you to it.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Highly recommend, very helpful and appreciate the opportunity to study at my own pace. … Thank Andrew for his support and patience.”