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Creative Industries *Subject to approval from DfE (Level 6 BA (Hons) (Open University)
Open University
Media, Multimedia & Journalism
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Technologies in the Creative Industries (core module)
- Research Methods for Creative Industries (core module)
- Final Project (core module)
- Film Production (Film Pathway)
- (UX/UI) User Experience and User Interface Design (Digital Design pathway)
- Digital Marketing and Advertising (Film and Digital Design pathways)
- Practical Journalism (Journalism pathway)
- Digital Journalism and Portfolio (Journalism pathway)
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Higher National Diploma in Film and TV, Journalism or Digital Designplus GCSE English Grade C OR Essential Skills Level 2 Communications; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).ROI Requirements
Higher National Diploma in Film and TV, Journalism or Digital Design or equivalent. plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) to include English; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
N/A
What's Next?
Further Study
Graduates could progress into employment or have the knowledge /skills to set up own business specialising in web design, event management, video production or become freelancer in a specialist area within the creative industries sector. In addition, successful learners may progress directly to university undertaking further studies at Masters degree level or similar.Career Prospects
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I’m the only female in the class but I didn’t let this stop me from pursuing something out of my comfort zone. Tiling is a very creative trade so I curbed my hesitations by leaning on my background in Fine Art. This has helped me see things in a way others may not.Rebecca Gavigan (Wall & Floor Tiling) -
After graduating from NWRC I went to Queens University to study a BSc in Chemistry, followed by a PGCE. I'm now working as a full-time Chemistry teacher.Holly Miller (Medical & Applied Science)