Access to Higher Education: Media (Media and Journalism) (19+) — Full-time
Course outline
You’ll learn a whole range of media and digital technologies and their application in the workplace, including:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphics
- Journalism and Creative Writing
- Video production
- Writing for TV and film
You can expect to develop your creative writing skills and expand your computer software knowledge including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and InDesign. You’ll get lots of practical training combined with both practical and written assignments.
You’ll have access to our state of the art TV studio and audio spaces for developing your projects as well as computer suites with the latest software.
To help develop your portfolio for future study or work you will have the opportunity to work on live client briefs as well as the possibility to work internationally on a work placement.
You can view the fantastic works of our Media, Photography & Performance students on our showcase website run by our media faculty team.
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 22nd September 2025 |
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Course code: C000302 / Q001830 |
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| Qualification | CAVA Access to Higher Education Diploma: Media |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | You must be aged 19 or over to apply for this course. As the majority of our Access students are returning to learning as adults, we consider a range of experience when accepting students onto an Access programme. All students will be assessed to see what level they are learning at, particularly the level of English and maths skills, as these will be key to success whilst on a programme at Nottingham College. Your experience and level of study will be assessed at interview and this will determine your offer of a place at College. You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 –4 (A*–C) including English and Maths (equivalents may be considered), or Level 2 BTEC Diploma in related area at Merit. A GCSE in English and Maths is preferable, but Functional Skills may be acceptable instead. You’ll be asked to showcase a portfolio of work or demonstrate a passion for a particular subject area.
It is not possible to study both GCSE English and Maths on this course. |
| Teaching & assessment | Learning is assessed in a variety of methods to prepare you to study at university. This may include an extended essay, timed assessments under controlled conditions and report writing. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with degree-level study in:
Here at Nottingham College we offer foundation degrees in Digital Design and TV & Film Production, and a top-up degree in Digital Media Design |
| Additional information | You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of your Access to HE course. Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks. If you progress on to degree level study and complete a full degree, Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe. This means you do not have to repay it. Subject to eligibility you may be able to study this course for free, funded through the Adult Education Budget. Upon receipt of your application, we will assess your eligibility and advise you of your next steps. Please note: Course funding information is accurate as of 22/02/2023 and is subject to change. If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |