Access To HE Media and Visual Communication

Course Team Leader: Hallahan, Maureen

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Creative Arts & Media

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C and above including English

Study Hours: 14
Nº of Weeks:37

Additional Enrolment Info: Bring examples of relevant interests or work

Additional Timetabling: GCSE English

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Successful completion of the course will give you the qualifications needed to apply to Higher Education in Media, Graphics, Photography and related creative subjects.

Careers Progression: Working in relevant Media industries,e.g. Design Studio, Photography; Journalism

Course Description:
Access to HE courses are for mature students, with or without formal qualifications, who have the potential to benefit from Higher Education but who have not previously had the opportunity to do so.

Description Breakdown:
You will be introduced to all aspects of the creative media industries with more in-depth modules covering journalism, video production, digital communication, graphic design, multimedia and photography. There are core modules in study skills, research methods, communication, numeracy and IT which will equip you with the skills necessary to succeed at University.
All learners will study GCSE equivalence units in English and Maths.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 30

Trips Residentials: There may be day trips to exhibitions or museums organised throughout the year. The cost of these can vary but approximately 25.00 should cover the costs.

Qualification: Access to HE

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 12
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 512

Additional Costs: Trips to galleries exhibitions

Additional Costs Total: 20