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The course team recognise applicants come from a broad spectrum of backgrounds from across the world. The course in the main attracts students who apply direct from A-level or other equivalent qualifications but it also welcomes students from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Media Pathway) and other art courses as well as mature students who may have worked in industry.

Applicants would be expected to demonstrate a confirmed interest in magazines, from their creation and design through to areas of marketing and distribution. Therefore, the personal statement is an important element of the application process.

Due to the wide range of skills and applications needed within this publishing area, applicants would be expected to have good creative skills, and students for whom English is a second language will be required to demonstrate a level of written and spoken English.

The subjects the course team will be looking for in your application are wide ranging and include Arts and Humanities and Social Science subjects.

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

80 UCAS tariff points gained at GCE Advanced (A) Level or equivalent. (A-level subjects studied may include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Ideally your A-levels will be achieved at grade C or above.

Or

One subject at A-level achieved at grade C or above PLUS Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3/4).

Alternatively, you will be considered if you have achieved a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from one of the following qualifications:

• BTEC Extended Diploma.
• UAL Extended Diploma in Art and Design.
• Access to HE Diploma.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma.
• Equivalent EU or Non-EU qualifications.

Additionally, you will have achieved passes at grade C or above in at least three GCSE subjects including English.

If you are applying on the basis of your previous experience, you should apply as normal via UCAS. You will then be guided by the admissions team on next steps of the AP(e)L process, through either Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL).

If you have successfully completed year 1 of a degree course at another institution and wish to continue your studies at LCC, you can identify the point of entry as year 2 on your application, and consideration will be given by the course admissions tutor.

Language requirements (International/EU)

All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.

• IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four skills.
• You can check you have achieved the correct IELTS level on our language requirements page.

Student selection - what do we look for?

We make our offers based on the strength of the whole application, and therefore don’t routinely invite applicants to interview. The course admissions tutors will review the following key elements when making a decision on your suitability to join the course:

• They will review your personal statement.
• They will consider your qualifications (or projected results).
• They will review your academic or personal references.
• International applicants may be invited to interview in person at LCC, or via Skype if overseas or unable to attend.

This course doesn’t require you to provide a portfolio.

Personal statement advice

This is an important part of your application and should demonstrate to the team that you are interested in magazine journalism and publishing, and that you have thought carefully about why you want to study on this course.

You can demonstrate this through your previous work experience or study, personal experience and your ambitions for personal development as a student at LCC.

You should ensure it is written clearly, and free of any spelling mistakes. It is your chance to impress the team by demonstrating your appreciation of what the course can offer you and how you feel it will help you in the future.

State what you personally would bring to the course, and explain what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment.

Selection criteria

The details on your UCAS application (including the academic reference and your personal statement) will be used by the course admissions tutors to assess your suitability against the following criteria:

• A considered and demonstrable interest in and appreciation of the subject disciplines.
• An understanding of the need for a critical and analytical approach (through research and practice) to this area of study.
• Commitment to the study and development of your own creative practice and subsequent career opportunities.

Referral to alternative UAL courses

The University operates a cross-referral system, where applicants can be considered for and offered a place on an alternative course, if the admissions tutor feels they are more suited to that course. If you wish to opt out of the cross-referral process you can do so at the application form stage.

We invite all offer holders to come to LCC, from January onwards, to attend one of our Offer Holder events. Offer holders will have the chance to meet the team, find out more about the course, and see our diverse and vibrant student community in action.

Successful applicants will be guided through the rest of our admissions stages and towards enrolment on the course.

Our graduates are working as researchers and creatives in media planning; as journalists in busy news organisations; in design and production roles in both traditional and new media publishing and in exciting marketing positions, everywhere from major brand publishers through to innovative craft creators.

Alumni include:

• Sarah Sandiford, Social Media Assistant at Laura Ashley (also fashion blogger).
• Jessica Weston and Victoria Brown, Media Sales at ITV.
• Jennifer Harvey, Project Manager at Google.
• Chris Cooley, Content Assistant at Quad (creative media agency in London).
• Danny Reed, Assistant Editor at GQ Style Magazine (twice yearly brand extension).
• Liam Fearn, Copywriter at Select NY agency (Paris based advertising agency).
• Margaret Werner, Graphic Design Assistant at Biedermann und Brandstift (agency in Frankfurt).