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The Level 1 Diploma in Creative Industry will help you develop the media skills and techniques that are required in industry. The course has been designed so that you will create cross-disciplinary projects across media that will prepare you to progress onto a Level 2 course.
New Students
4 GCSE’S at Grade 2*. It is not required to have studied media before.
*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.
Progressing Students
For progressing students, a good reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality is essential.
Progression into Level 2 Media.
Please note:
If you don't qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2025/26 will be:
£1,260 ( plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment )
Fees are for 2025/26 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk
On this UAL Level 1 Creative Industries course, you will develop foundational skills in:
Throughout the course, you will also develop essential communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, which are crucial for success in the creative industries.
Teaching and Industry Experience
At Nescot, our tutors have extensive industry experience, ensuring that your learning is practical, relevant, and industry-focused. Guest speakers from creative sectors, including filmmakers, editors, and producers, will provide valuable insight into real-world career pathways.
Other trips include exhibitions and film screenings throughout November.
Student Success and Progression
We encourage students to take part in competitions and work experience to develop their skills and confidence. Many students progress to the UAL Level 2 Creative Media course at NESCOT or further education in creative subjects at top institutions.
Assessment
Your progress will be assessed through coursework, with grades awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
You will be graded Pass or Fail for Units 1-7, with the final grade coming from Unit 8 which is the Final Major Project.
Work Experience
As part of this course, you will complete up to two weeks of work experience, with an external based client within the college that simulates industry work. You will receive support in finding a suitable placement.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2026. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 0810/2025
Course Code:
P5788
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
UAL Level 1 Diploma
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
One year
Start date:
September 2026Course Code:
P5788
Study type:
Full Time
Award:
UAL Level 1 Diploma
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
One year
Start date:
September 2026
New Students
4 GCSE’S at Grade 2*. It is not required to have studied media before.
*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.
Progressing Students
For progressing students, a good reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality is essential.
Progression into Level 2 Media.
Please note:
If you don't qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2025/26 will be:
£1,260 ( plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment )
Fees are for 2025/26 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk
On this UAL Level 1 Creative Industries course, you will develop foundational skills in:
Throughout the course, you will also develop essential communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, which are crucial for success in the creative industries.
Teaching and Industry Experience
At Nescot, our tutors have extensive industry experience, ensuring that your learning is practical, relevant, and industry-focused. Guest speakers from creative sectors, including filmmakers, editors, and producers, will provide valuable insight into real-world career pathways.
Other trips include exhibitions and film screenings throughout November.
Student Success and Progression
We encourage students to take part in competitions and work experience to develop their skills and confidence. Many students progress to the UAL Level 2 Creative Media course at NESCOT or further education in creative subjects at top institutions.
Assessment
Your progress will be assessed through coursework, with grades awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.
You will be graded Pass or Fail for Units 1-7, with the final grade coming from Unit 8 which is the Final Major Project.
Work Experience
As part of this course, you will complete up to two weeks of work experience, with an external based client within the college that simulates industry work. You will receive support in finding a suitable placement.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2026. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 0810/2025
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