Join the Global Academy Sixth Form and study our unique industry-focused Media Business course.
As well as studying for a much-coveted UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media, Production and Technology (Media Business) – during your two years at Global Academy – you could cover the following skills and knowledge:
Advertising, Marketing and Promotion
Planning for a Career and Writing a Business Plan
Industry Trends
Creating and Publishing Digital Content
Events Management
Business Planning
PR and Publicity
The type of projects which you’ll do during the course could include:
Managing a live event
A career plan
A business pitch and plan
Social media strategy
Online business proposal
What qualification will I get?
Students taking this course will receive a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels. The course offers up to 168 UCAS Points. Our partnership with the University of the Arts, London (UAL) and employer partners like Global– enables us to offer a rigorous and challenging curriculum that kick starts the career of young people whatever their background or experience.
What partners are involved in this course?
You will work closely with our industry partners such as Global, Sky, Canon Europe and Dentsu Media as well as some of London’s major advertising and marketing agencies as well as the University of Arts: London College of Communication.
Where could this course take me?
This route is for students looking to pursue setting up their own creative industry business. The qualification provides students with the necessary industry-relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding to access funding and support for setting up their own creative enterprise as well as appropriate entry-level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the media business sectors of the media or apply for progression to related higher education courses.
What roles could this course lead to?
The type of jobs that this course could lead to include Freelancer, Business Owner, Marketing Assistant, Product Owner.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
To be considered for this course – you will need to achieve 5 GCSEs at 4 or above (including English and Maths) as well as demonstrate a passion, dedication and interest in business, entrepreneurship and the creative industry during your interview.