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UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology

The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology has been designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study and employment in the media sector.

It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in media to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Please read the UAL Awarding Body statements of purpose for these qualifications:

Statement of purpose - UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (PDF 190KB)

Statement of purpose - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (PDF 309KB)

Contact

To find out more about the academic content of this qualification please contact academic.awarding@arts.ac.uk.

For all non-academic enquires please chose an appropriate department via our About Us page.

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Henrik Bie shooting in the Studio, Case Study

The extended project in action - Creative Media Production & Technology

Qualifications at a glance

Diploma

  • Level - 3
  • Units - 8
  • TQT Hours - 1040
  • GLH - 600
  • Typical course duration - 1 year
  • UCAS points (Pass/Merit/Distinction)
    Pass - 30
    Merit - 60
    Distinction -  84
  • QAN - 601/3986/9
  • Typical progression - Higher education, further education, employment, other training opportunities.

Extended Diploma

  • Level - 3
  • Units - 12
  • TQT Hours - 2030
  • GLH - 1140
  • Typical course duration - 2 years
  • UCAS points (Pass/Merit/Distinction)
    Pass - 72
    Merit - 120
    Distinction -  168
  • QAN - 601/3987/0
  • Typical progression - Higher education, further education, employment, other training opportunities.

Specification and documents

UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology specification (PDF 2.8MB)

UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology specification - Welsh language (PDF 4.1MB)

UAL Level 3 Diploma Grade Criteria Exemplification Matrix (PDF 115KB)

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Grade Criteria Exemplification Matrix (PDF 122KB)

Stakeholder support

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with subject practitioners and further education colleges to ensure that it provides learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to prepare learners for employment and/or support a role in the workplace.

You can request letter of support for this qualification. Email: qualdev.awarding@arts.ac.uk.

Working with us

Interested in delivering the UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology?

Visit the Working with us page for information on the approval process for new and existing centres.

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