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Access to HE Creative Industries in Leeds – Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Fees apply. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Luminate Education Group for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Creative Industries in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. It may be free depending on your circumstances, and a Learner Loan is available if fees apply. You'll study media production, covering areas such as TV, film, and journalism. The course runs over one year and is designed to prepare you for university-level study in the creative industries.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Creative Industries, which is recognised by UK universities for entry to relevant degree programmes.

Who this course is for

The course is for students over 19 years old who are passionate about the media industry and want to develop their skills in Media Production, such as TV, Film and Journalism. The course is ideal for those who have been working in the industry at any level and want to go to university to study their subject in more depth or adult learners who have left education and have no qualifications. It is also suitable for those who are thinking of changing careers.

Entry requirements

You need appropriate experience and GCSE at grade 4 in English/ Maths or level 2 qualifications to access this programme of study. Contact us for details [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in media production, including TV and film.
  • You'll study journalism and learn how to research and write for different media.
  • You'll explore the creative industries and how they work professionally.
  • You'll build critical thinking and analytical skills needed for university study.
  • You'll produce creative work and learn to evaluate it against professional standards.
  • You'll develop academic writing and study skills to prepare for degree-level learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Quarry Hill Campus. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the year. Each unit is assessed separately, and you'll receive feedback to help you improve as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Quarry Hill Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media producer, works across TV, film, or digital content production.
  • Journalist, writes and reports for print, broadcast, or online outlets.
  • Photographer, creates images for editorial, commercial, or creative projects.
  • Game designer, develops concepts and content for video games.
  • Content creator, produces video, audio, or written content for brands or media.
  • Social media manager, plans and runs content across digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production, Film, Journalism, or a related creative subject at university, the most direct next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Game Design or Digital Arts, for those interested in interactive media.
  • A degree in Photography or Visual Communication, for those focused on image-making and design.
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