Creative Media Production and Technology Level 3 (2026-27)

The UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology programme is designed to help you extend your understanding of the Media Industry whilst developing your skills in planning and producing, researching and creating, filming and advertising and using digital technology throughout.

You will have the opportunity to work in radio, podcasting, social media, journalism, photography, animation and moving image to name but a few. You will work on production projects for external clients, participate in educational visits and use the latest software.

If you are passionate about working in Media, then this programme is for you!

The programme is 'learner responsive', which means we build projects around the learners who have chosen this programme of study. You will be given guidance over the development of projects which help you to develop independence.
Typically projects in the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology include advertising, radio or podcasting, interactive media and a final project with your own focus.

The final project of the course is designed to allow learners to utilise skills, knowledge and experience gained over the course of study to showcase their talents and areas of interest. This could include creating a documentary or short film, a photographic project, a podcast or audio project and many more ideas.

You will also participate in recording events such as performances, concerts, stage shows, corporate events and potentially broadcasting live to a variety of platforms including the Creative Industries YouTube channel. You may also have the opportunity to see professional studios at venues outside of college, and experience a different culture on a trip to Holland!

• Broadcast Engineer
• Camera Operative
• Digital Media
• Journalist
• Media Sales Executive
• Photographer
• PR / Advertising
• TV / Film Production

... and so much more!

Learners achieving at UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, may be able to progress onto the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Progression for most learners after successful completion of the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology is onto a BA (Hons) in Media. Alternative choices include employment within the media sector as a camera operator, games designer, radio producer, researcher, or production assistant, either working for an employer or as a freelance artist.

Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.

There are 7 formative units delivered in 3 projects and graded as Pass / Fail. All units must be passed before progression onto the final project. The final project is graded as Pass / Merit / Distinction, and this is the grade awarded as the course grade.

All work is internally assessed and verified before being sent to the exam board for external quality assurance.
Learner work can be submitted in any suitable format, such as audio, video, photographic and written files in digital formats.

September 2026

The UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology is year one of a two year programme, with the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology in year two; you will study across four days each week.

This full time study programme may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.