Media and Games
Level 2

Creative Media Skills

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Classroom Vocational Programme
College 16+
Student type:
College 16+
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Campus:
Crewe Campus, Chester Campus

The Course

Explore your creativity and discover where a career in the media industry could take you.

This Level 2 course gives you the opportunity to explore games development, journalism and film and TV production. You’ll develop practical creative skills using industry-standard equipment and software while working on a range of projects across different areas of media.

Topics you will study include:

  • Games development
  • Film and TV production
  • Journalism
  • Creating your own film
  • Producing print media
  • How computer games are made
  • Using industry-standard equipment
  • Using creative media software
  • Developing practical creative skills
  • Freelance working and career development

You’ll gain experience across different areas of the creative media industry, helping you identify your interests and develop skills for further study or your future career.

Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/ D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English.
On successful completion of the course, you can progress to a Level 3 programme in your specialist area.
£1080

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

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Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

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Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2
Campus:
Chester Campus
Start Date:
September 1st, 2026
Duration:
1 Year
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course

Explore your creativity and discover where a career in the media industry could take you.

This Level 2 course gives you the opportunity to explore games development, journalism and film and TV production. You’ll develop practical creative skills using industry-standard equipment and software while working on a range of projects across different areas of media.

Topics you will study include:

  • Games development
  • Film and TV production
  • Journalism
  • Creating your own film
  • Producing print media
  • How computer games are made
  • Using industry-standard equipment
  • Using creative media software
  • Developing practical creative skills
  • Freelance working and career development

You’ll gain experience across different areas of the creative media industry, helping you identify your interests and develop skills for further study or your future career.

Explore your creativity and discover where a career in the media industry could take you.This Level 2 course gives you the opportunity to explore games development, journalism and film and TV production. You’ll develop practical creative skills using industry-standard equipment and software while working on a range of projects across different areas of media.Topics you will study include: Games development Film and TV production Journalism Creating your own film Producing print media How computer games are made Using industry-standard equipment Using creative media software Developing practical creative skills Freelance working and career development You’ll gain experience across different areas of the creative media industry, helping you identify your interests and develop skills for further study or your future career.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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