3. GCSEs
Secondary School - Norton College
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2020 English Language 5
2020 English Literature 5
2020 Maths 5
2020 Combined Science 5.4
2020 Media Distinction
2020 Music Merit
2020 History 4
2020 Business 4
5. University Course
Course Title Creative Media Technology
UCAS Code W212
Link https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/creative-media-
technology-
bsc/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_eFBhDZARIsALHjIKfsCMoBvrqejTm_TlADtH
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Location Leeds Beckett
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE Grades • 4 or 5 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6. University Course
Course Title Media Technology
UCAS Code HW64
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e6aa6e52-
0728-e345-483e-6ff670621c00?courseOptionId=2b320b99-
460c-4cea-880b-64bfa0a542ca
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 or above in English, Maths or Science
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 88 - 104
General
Comments/
Course Content
• More about the technology behind media
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
7. University Course
Course Title Digital Media
UCAS Code A8J7
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/de9be939-ae64-
dd8d-5aed-57527d6a291a?courseOptionId=2cac16b7-fb9f-41af-
ae62-b79a64d5e9cb
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 112 – 128
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Learning about digital media, communication, working in the
industry etc.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8. University Course
Course Title Creative Media Production (film)
UCAS Code D3T4
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/60fdffe8-36a4-
4d25-800c-d5a0ad66056a?academicYearId=2022#course-
summary
Location York College
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 32
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Film, working with companies
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
9. University Course
Course Title Creative & Digital Media
UCAS Code PW90
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/6ad4eaf0-882f-
44a0-b576-0bc59ff5a71a?courseOptionId=9a9d9f7d-3cbf-41b7-
8355-b3dae5b452c8
Location Salford
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS points • 72 points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Only a 2-year course, like the course I am currently doing at
York College
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
10. University Course
Course Title Film, TV and Stage Design
UCAS Code W4C7
Link https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/film-tv-
and-stage-design
Location Salford University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 112 – 128 including Media at grade C
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Leads to the job of a production designer
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
11. University Course
Course Title Post-Production and VFX
UCAS Code P391
Link https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/430d74fc-
d3db-46ab-a654-965ff4b5b21a?courseOptionId=4a175beb-
f2c3-4eb8-8780-2dee26a6c26f
Location Salford University
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• Grade 4 or above in English and Maths
UAL Grade
UCAS
points
• 112 – 128 including Media at grade C
General
Comments/
Course Content
• Editing, 3D and 2D content, VFX
Rating/Suitabilit
y (0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
13. Introduction
• I am going to apply for media courses because
that’s what I did for GCSE, and am currently
doing at college because I enjoy it and I am
interested in it
14. Academic History
• I went to Norton College secondary school and
chose media, music, business and history for my
GCSE's for year 10 and 11. I also did English
language, literature, maths and combined science
(chemistry, biology and physics). I chose media
because its what I wanted to continue learning at
college after my GCSE's. I did an online magazine,
music video and written work in this subject for
GCSE, using many sites such as Adobe Photoshop,
InDesign and PremierePro. I am now at York
College doing a Level 3 Creative Media course.
15. Current Study
• Currently, in my Creative Media Level 3 course, I
have done a music video, video game animation,
and a magazine and trailer for my first year 1. I
did my music video to a song called Gods Plan by
Drake, and we learned about them, also the
video game animation was done while working
from home during lockdown. For my final mjaor
project I did a film magazine and a film trailer and
advert for my own film idea. I have also improved
my skills on Photoshop and PremierePro.
16. The Future
• I am still undecided on what I want to do, it
will either be a media related course at
University or an apprenticeship, I enjoy both
graphic design and video production, so I am
unsure which I would rather go into yet.
University would help me get more skills and
experience.
17. Outside College
• I have a part time job in retail at a theme park
near where I live and I enjoy doing other
things outside or being with friends
18. Conclusion
• I want to go because I enjoy media and the
course I am currently doing at college and
willing to learn more and improve my skills
Notes de l'éditeur
Brief introduction referencing what subject/s (keep general if necessary) you are applying for and briefly why you want to go to university.
Write a short paragraph about subjects you’ve already studied at school/college that have helped prepare you for your chosen courses at University- level 2 or GCSE level. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Talk about this course- Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. Reference how it has helped you prepare for your chosen courses at University. What did you make? What skills did you learn? Why did this make you want to progress on and study further etc.
Reference specific projects and software/hardware that you are familiar with.
What do you want to do in the future (ensure it is related to the subjects you are applying for). How will university help you to achieve that?
What do you do outside college? Any hobbies, part time jobs, client work, volunteer work? How does this make you a better candidate for university study?
Summarise why you want to go to university. What will it help you achieve? Why are you a good candidate?
Keep it short and to the point.
