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Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Cambridge

CostFee:1357.00 Concession: 70.00
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 Creative Industries Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day. A fee of £1,357 applies, with a concession rate of £70 available. The course runs over two years and covers music performance, music technology, drama, visual art, photography, digital media, and creative writing. You'll create digital music using software such as Logic, take part in drama productions, and develop practical skills across a range of creative subjects. To join, you'll need Entry Level 2 or 3 qualifications, or Maths and English at Entry Level 2 or above.

Who this course is for

This programme offers young people ages 16-25 the opportunity to develop personal and social skills as well as specific skills in the creative subjects of music performance, music technology, drama, art, digital media, photography and creative writing.

College based days will include creating digital music using logic and other software, music performance including learning an instrument or developing singing, being part of drama productions, visual art and photography and learning about different artists and developing creative writing techniques and storytelling.

Other personal and social opportunities to develop life skills that include undertaking a vocational taster and participating in department competitions, tutorials and developing citizenship skills.

Entry requirements

Students must have successfully completed Entry 2 or 3 level qualifications or hold Maths and English qualifications at Entry 2 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital music using Logic and other music software.
  • You'll develop music performance skills, including playing an instrument or singing.
  • You'll take part in drama productions and develop performance techniques.
  • You'll produce visual art and photography work.
  • You'll explore digital media and learn how to create digital content.
  • You'll practise creative writing across different formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on, practical sessions in the classroom. College-based days include making music, performing, creating visual art, and working with digital tools. Your progress is assessed through the work you produce across each creative subject area.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music performer or session musician, entry-level live and studio work
  • Photography assistant, supporting shoots in a studio or on location
  • Drama or theatre assistant, helping with productions and events
  • Digital content creator, producing images, video, or audio online
  • Arts and crafts technician, supporting creative projects in a studio
  • Creative writing assistant, contributing to media, blogs, or publications

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Creative Media or Performing Arts. A natural next step to build on your entry level creative industries qualification.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production or Music Technology. Develops your skills further and opens more routes into employment or further study.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Strengthens the core skills many Level 3 courses and employers ask for.
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