Media & Communication Higher National Diploma

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS UCAS Tariff Points: Pre-2017 Entry - 120 points, Post-2017 Entry - 48 points The tariff points can be made up of: A Levels (GCE and VCE): 2 A Levels at Grade D BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade PPP BTEC Diploma: Grade MP BTEC 90 Credit Diploma: Grade MM Access to HE: Grade P45 (to include 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2, totalling 60 credits) All vocational qualifications, including BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma and BTEC 90 Credit Diploma, must be in a media related subject. Minimum number of GCSEs at Grade C or above: 4 which must include: GCSE English: Grade C or 4 GCSE Maths: Grade C or 4 Are Level 2 equivalents accepted?: Yes We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.

This course is assessed through coursework, assignments and projects.

On successful completion of your Higher National Diploma qualification you can gain direct entry to the second year of the BA (Hons) Media and Communication course at Birmingham City University, with a choice of eight specialist routes. After this course you can progress to further study or into employment. There are a wide choice of related degrees and many employment options including journalism, press and public relations, film and television production, radio presentation or publishing.

• TV Film and Radio Producers
• Technicians
• Directors
• Games Designers
• Web Designers
• Interactive Media Designers