This study programme is a fascinating introduction to the world of media and games. It will recognise your existing skills and interests and build upon them, giving you a taste of each industry so you can decide where to hone your skills in future studies or work. Whether you’re a budding film producer or game builder, this course gives you a fantastic start with excellent progression opportunities onto more advanced, specialist courses. With a great balance of practical and theory-based sessions, you can rest assured that you’ll be learning in a buzzing, cutting-edge environment.
Media and Games
Course Code:
MED2, MGC2
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: Oxford, Cambridge & RSA (OCR)
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime
What's it all about?
Course information
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need a GCSE in English at grade 3 (D) or above.
If you don’t have the specific entry requirement, you can still apply for this course. Individual cases will be considered.
Upon successful completion, you could progress onto:
- a level 3 qualification in the same or similar subject area
- an Apprenticeship.
Please note all progression options are subject to individual entry requirements.
Career paths
- Arts Administrator
- Audience Development
- Communications Manager
- Content Marketing
- Content Marketing Specialist
- Digital Content Creation
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Digital Media Strategist
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Editor
- Film/TV Producer, Director, Editor, Camera, Sound, Lighting
- Film/TV/Radio Critic
- Media Analyst
- Media Archivist
- Media Manager
- Media Planner/Buyer
- Media Researcher
- Media Sales
- Media Studies Educator
- Motion Graphics/Animation
- News Anchor/Presenter
- Photojournalist
- Photography/Videography
- Podcasting/Radio Production
- Public Relations Officer
- Reporter/Journalist
- Screenwriting
- Social Media Manager
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production/Editing
Future careers
What you could earn:
IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers
£97,311.74
Potential salary
£34,139.91
Entry level salary
£56,685.00
Average salary
13
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Programmers and Software Development Professionals
£84,664.37
Potential salary
£26,984.29
Entry level salary
£48,466.99
Average salary
31
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Graphic and Multimedia Designers
£50,069.47
Potential salary
£17,322.90
Entry level salary
£29,600.00
Average salary
13
Annual openings in Plymouth
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- Awarding body: Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC)
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
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- Level: 3
- Qualification: Diploma, Extended Diploma
- Awarding body: Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC)
- Duration: One to two years
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Game Design and Production
- Level: 5
- Qualification: Foundation Degree
- Awarding body: University of Plymouth
- Duration: Two years (full-time) or three years (part-time)
- Course type: Full-time, Part-time
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