Course Overview
Please note: you will make your selection of three A Levels once you have progressed into the application process.
The creative sector is huge in the UK and this course involves a good mixture of critical analysis and practical production, allowing you to explore creative industries, experiment with modern technologies and develop your analytical and cultural awareness, setting you up as a multi-skilled and savvy future media expert.
You will develop a coherent understanding of media forms. You study in excellent facilities at a professional standard using the full Creative Suite on Apple Mac computers.
With extensive progression routes into the industry, this creative course will enable you to progress to the next step of your education or employment in the creative industries.
Topics may include:
- News
- Magazines
- Advertising & Marketing
- Music videos
- Television drama
- Radio
- Videogames
- Film.
There is often the opportunity to take part in residential trips to enhance cultural awareness and these are at an additional cost.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is split between two exams at the end of the second year. Both exams are very formulaic in structure, there is also a practical piece of coursework.
Progression Options
This A Level is broad in its use of English, creative thinking and social and psychological analysis, which are all skills you can transfer to a qualification in a range of sectors. You can also remain at the College and progress skills and knowledge at University Centre Somerset.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs in the 9 to 4 range including English.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
