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UAL Level 1 Award and Diploma in Design and Media: Media Pathway

at The Bournemouth and Poole College, Poole · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time£100

What the college says

This is an exciting course for students aged 16 -18 designed to give you the opportunity to progress onto our Level 2 course upon successful completion. You will be introduced to the world of Digital Media, focusing on a wide set of technical skills. These will include Video Production, Audio for TV and Film, Photography as well as academic skills required to progress including Creative Writing. Successful applicants will have access to current industry level software and equipment, editing facilities, video equipment and studios. A team of enthusiastic, highly experienced staff will guide you through the course, showing you how Video, Audio and Photography are produced, and before letting you experiment with making these things for yourself.

What you need to get on

You will need to achieve 3 GCSEs including English and Maths Grades 3-1 (formerly GCSE Grades D-G) or the successful completion of a Foundation Entry Level 3 qualification and have achieved an Entry Level 3 Functional Skill in English and Maths. An interest in a career in media along with any videos you have edited, photos taken or animations created would be useful at interview

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Poole Campus

    North Road Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0LS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Poole

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