Access to HE Diploma (Creative Industries-Gaming/Art/Music) L3 - Subject to Approval

Course overview

This fully recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma Education course is ideal for anyone looking to change their career or return to education.

This course is the equivalent to three A Levels, allowing you to progress to an Education-related degree at university after completing your course.

The Access to HE Diploma Creative Industries will help to develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of creative subjects. You will learn technical creative techniques,

develop your own practical skills and how to work as a creative practitioner.

It provides opportunities to explore underpinning themes through a range of creative subjects including art and design, computing, digital marketing, games, media, music, performing arts and photography.

You don't need to sit any exams as part of your course, you are assessed via your assignments.

You'll also receive guidance to help you with your UCAS application.

In less than one year this means that you can achieve everything you need to move on to university.

Course requirements

There is an interview for the Education course and some screening tests.

It is desirable that you have a Level 2 in Maths and English - this can be Functional Skills or GCSE grade 4/C or higher. If you have not achieved Maths or English you will need to study these alongside your course. Some courses at HE require these qualifications as an entry requirement.

Our Pre-Access to HE course can help you build on your study skills if you don’t feel ready for Level 3 studies.

You must be 19 or over to apply for this course.

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees, which is written off if you complete your university course within the time given by the university you apply to.

You may qualify for support with your course costs e.g., stationery and meals.

You will also get free support with childcare.

What will I do?

You will develop an understanding of how the creative industries operates, the opportunities it presents and an understanding of cultural and historical perspectives.

You will:

· develop your research and critical thinking skills through analysis of existing creative material and learn how to self-critique your work.

· develop the ability to communicate effectively with others and work with clients and/or respond to audiences in real life situations.

· It provides opportunities for you to explore underpinning themes through a range of creative subjects including art and design, computing, games, media, music, performing arts and photography.

Upon successful completion of this Diploma, you will be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of working as a creative practitioner

2. apply technical skills and knowledge within their chosen subject

3. develop research, study skills and referencing for success in HE

4. demonstrate they can communicate effectively and understand the needs of clients

and audiences

What will it give me?

You will attain a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Industries on this programme, which will enable you to apply for university,

All Level 3 units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction which will inform your UCAS points for HE.

You must achieve 60 credits in total which are used to calculate UCAS points:

• 45 graded credits
• 15 ungraded

Materials needed

A laptop computer is recommended, but the College also has dedicated IT facilities for degree students and adults.

What can I do when I finish?

The aim of this qualification is to prepare you for progression into higher education subjects

including, but not limited to:

• animation
• creative advertising
• digital marketing
• esports
• fashion
• film
• games design
• graphic design
• illustration
• media production
• photograph

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!