Media

Media subject area

Media students in one of our computer labs, working with our specalist software.

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Welcome

Our media course is taught by qualified teachers with lots of experience to help you prepare for employment in the media industry with companies like the BBC or ITV, or prepare you for further study.

We offer one media course;

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

On this course, you'll develop the skills you'll need to work in the media industry, as well as finding out all about the industry and how it's become an important part of our daily lives.

Where you'll study

You'll be based at the beautiful Buxton Campus which has some great facilities:

  • Modern computer suite
  • Extensive library collection
  • Bistro and social area
  • Student shop
  • Dome Fine Dining Restaurant and training kitchens
  • On site spa, hairdressing and beauty therapy training salons.

The best for you

You'll gain a nationally recognised qualification which will look great on your CV when you're ready to apply for jobs.

You can move on to university afterwards

You'll have the option afterwards to move on to University to improve your career prospects with a degree.

What our students say

"The course was great because it covered so many different aspects. Nearly, if not all the skills I have learnt have proved to be useful such as writing for different purposes, learning to use Photoshop and other Adobe software. The course was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed editing films and just being able to be really creative as most of the briefs were quite open."
Daniella, a former media student.

"I am now working full time as a web designer and marketing assistant, where I design graphics, write for blogs, create ad campaigns using flash, and I also do a fair bit of coding. Completing this course has given me the skills and knowledge I need to successfully find a job related to my area of study."
Former media student.

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