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Level 4 Creative Enterprise Course in Poole

Cost£3,022.00
Duration31 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 4 Creative Enterprise Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, full-time during the day. The course runs over 31 weeks and is designed to develop your entrepreneurial skills alongside your creative practice. You'll work on projects that prepare you for building a career in the creative industries, developing the business thinking and professional skills employers look for. Entry requires a Level 3 qualification or A levels, plus a portfolio of work. GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 are required if you're under 19 years old.

Who this course is for

This course will begin in the 26/27 Academic Year.

The purpose of the course is to build on students’ skills and prepare them for the world of work. The course is designed to develop their entrepreneurial spirit and allow them to start building a career within the Creative Arts. This allows them to be better prepared for the future and be more employable within their chosen field. There are no courses similar to this being run nearby and therefore there is no direct competition.

Projects will be designed to support the development of students who begin the course with a clear understanding of the area in which they want to work and the enterprise project they wish to define, develop and realise.

However, students who are still unclear at the start will have an opportunity to develop their area for focus. Delivery will therefore meet the needs of each individual student to progress within their own practice.

This course is for students who are 18+

Entry requirements

A portfolio of work and Level 3 Qualifications.

Ideally a Merit/ Distinction Grade at Level 3, or 2 A levels at Grades B/B.

A strong portfolio can be considered in Lieu of relevant qualifications. Maths and English GCSE grade 4 is esential for students below the age of 19.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop entrepreneurial skills to help you work independently in the creative sector.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio that reflects your creative practice.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage creative projects from concept to completion.
  • You'll explore how to position yourself and your work within the creative industries.
  • You'll develop business and self-promotion skills relevant to freelance and employed roles.
  • You'll work on real project briefs that reflect professional creative practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through project-based work in the classroom, combining creative practice with business and enterprise skills. Assessment is based on the projects you produce and the portfolio of work you build throughout the course. Classes are daytime and full-time, giving you a structured weekly routine across the 31-week programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Freelance creative practitioner, working independently across design, art, or media
  • Creative project coordinator, managing briefs and timelines for agencies or studios
  • Social media and content creator, producing work for brands or clients
  • Arts administrator, supporting programmes at galleries, theatres, or arts organisations
  • Creative entrepreneur, running your own small creative business
  • Junior art director or designer, working within a creative team
  • Community arts worker, delivering creative projects in community settings

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in a creative arts subject, such as Graphic Design, Fine Art, or Illustration, at a university or higher education college. This level 4 creative enterprise qualification may support your application.
  • Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in a creative discipline, for a more applied higher education route.
  • CIPD or business qualifications if you want to move into the management side of the creative industries.
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