Creative Media Practice - Level 3 National Extended Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2025
4 June 2027
Location
Magherafelt
Interview Required?
Yes
The Creative Media Practice Level 3 National Extended Diploma equips you with the skills needed to join the fast-growing creative industries, one of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic economic sectors. Creative industries contribute over £116 billion annually to the UK economy and are projected to grow steadily, offering diverse career opportunities.
This two-year course focuses on practical skills and creative thinking, including:
Digital photography
Configure DSLR cameras and develop professional photography skills
Video production
Use industry-standard hardware and software to create high-quality video content
Graphic design
Stay on trend with digital graphic design techniques
Audio production
Record and edit podcasts, interviews, and audio for video and other media projects
Filmmaking
Plan and produce factual and drama programmes
Ideation and project management
Develop and deliver creative projects from concept to completion
Creative industries are a significant and growing sector. By studying here, you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience and create a portfolio that showcases your skills. Past students have won awards like Royal Television Society and Colleges NI BEST awards, and gone on to work in high-profile creative roles.
Get the skills and experience to succeed in media today.
This course prepares you for:
University study
Continue your education in subjects such as media production, visual communications, film or digital design
Work experience
Gain the practical skills and portfolio needed for entry-level roles in creative industries
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course have pursued careers including:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and should have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above or other relevant qualifications. If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Applications are closed. To register your interest email Admissions.
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The Creative Media Practice Level 3 National Extended Diploma equips you with the skills needed to join the fast-growing creative industries, one of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic economic sectors. Creative industries contribute over £116 billion annually to the UK economy and are projected to grow steadily, offering diverse career opportunities.
This two-year course focuses on practical skills and creative thinking, including:
Digital photography
Configure DSLR cameras and develop professional photography skills
Video production
Use industry-standard hardware and software to create high-quality video content
Graphic design
Stay on trend with digital graphic design techniques
Audio production
Record and edit podcasts, interviews, and audio for video and other media projects
Filmmaking
Plan and produce factual and drama programmes
Ideation and project management
Develop and deliver creative projects from concept to completion
Creative industries are a significant and growing sector. By studying here, you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience and create a portfolio that showcases your skills. Past students have won awards like Royal Television Society and Colleges NI BEST awards, and gone on to work in high-profile creative roles.
Get the skills and experience to succeed in media today.
This course prepares you for:
University study
Continue your education in subjects such as media production, visual communications, film or digital design
Work experience
Gain the practical skills and portfolio needed for entry-level roles in creative industries
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course have pursued careers including:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course and should have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above or other relevant qualifications. If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Course Fees
This course is free of charge.
Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:
Level 3 Further Education (full-time)
There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.
If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.
If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.
Details of fees are available from any campus reception.
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