3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2017 English Language 5 AQA
2017 English Literature 5 AQA
2017 Maths 4 AQA
2017 Core Science 4/4 AQA
2017 Religious Studies 6 AQA
2017 History 6 AQA
2017 Computer Science 3 AQA
2017 IT D AQA
2017 Business Studies D AQA
4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
P UAL
2018 AS Level English Language C
2018 AS Level Media Studies C
5. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project
6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade
7. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production
8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade
10. University Course
Course Title Football Business & Media
UCAS Code FM10
Link https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-
degrees/ba-hons-football-business-
media/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign
=UK+%7C+EN+%7C+GO+%7C+BRD+%7C+E+%7C+UK+UG+%7C+P
ure+Brand&utm_term=ucfb
Location Manchester Or London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 In Maths
• 4 In English Language Or Literature
UAL Grade • Two Grade C Or Above
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• The content is similar to what I might want to move into
towards the end of this course and what I want to proceed in
life with.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
8 - The location is a bit of a pain but the course itself is more
than ideal and makes up for the long move away from home.
11. University Course
Course Title Multimedia Sports Journalism
UCAS Code MS11
Link https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-
degrees/ba-hons-multimedia-sports-
journalism/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_camp
aign=UK+%7C+EN+%7C+GO+%7C+BRD+%7C+E+%7C+UK+UG+%7
C+Pure+Brand&utm_term=ucfb
Location Manchester Or London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 in Maths
• 4 In English Language Or Literature
UAL Grade • Two Grade Cs Or Above
UCAS points • 112 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• The course presents an interesting option as this was the
thing I wanted to do when I first made the move to college
but that idea fell away over time it would be nice to revisit
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
7 - The course itself looks to be impressive and presents a great
opportunity for the thing I previously wanted to however the
12. University Course
Course Title Sports Business & Sports Broadcasting
UCAS Code SBB1
Link https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/your-degree/undergraduate-
degrees/ba-hons-sports-business-sports-
broadcasting/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_ca
mpaign=UK+%7C+EN+%7C+GO+%7C+BRD+%7C+E+%7C+UK+UG+
%7C+Pure+Brand&utm_term=ucfb
Location Manchester Or London
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 4 In Maths
• 4 In Both English’
UAL Grade • Two Grade Cs Or Higher
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• The course itself presents an interesting perspective on the
overall way that TV Rights etc. work in football and other
sports which is something I'm deeply interested in.
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8 - I Have a firm interest in this course again location doesn't
massively help but that’s not a massive issue the course itself
looks occupying and enjoyable.
13. University Course
Course Title Sports Journalism BA(HONS)
UCAS Code P500
Link https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/sport-journalism-ba-
hons.aspx
Location Eastbourne
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• N/A
UAL Grade • Two Grade Cs Or Above
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• This course is probably the best journalism course in the
country therefore if I was looking at a journalism career this
is the one I would be undertaking
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6 - The course itself is great and the links that the university
have are incredible however the fact that it is at the opposite
end of the country t my family may be something i coukd
14. University Course
Course Title English Language & Media
UCAS Code QP33
Link https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/english-language-
and-media-ba-hons.aspx
Location Brighton
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• N/A
UAL Grade • 2 Grade Cs Or Above
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• This Is a course I would very much be interested in as this is
the sort of course I think I would actually enjoy attending on
a daily basis even though the timetabled teaching is on
around 20%
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
8 - Whilst the location is again an issue the course would be
something I am genuinely interested in attending and enjoying I
feel this trumps the whole being away from family thing.
15. University Course
Course Title Music Production BA(HONS)
UCAS Code J930
Link https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/performance/
music-production-ba-hons/
Location York
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
• 3 At A Grade 4 Or Above
• Including one in English language
UAL Grade • 2 Grade Cs Or Above
UCAS points • 96 UCAS Points
General
Comments/
Course Content
• As its one of my hobbies I felt I should put it in here although
my interesting in doing a course about something I already
know how to do is definitely fairly limited
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)
6 - Location is great but I don’t care a whole bunch for the
course itself its got its good and bad but I don’t need a piece of
paper to tell me I can make music.
17. Academic History
• In academia I have studied a varying amount of subjects
including 4 AS Levels, I learned that A levels were not the
thing for my during that process however I did learn that the
study of media is enjoyable and that’s what led me to this
course it may have helped that my media tutor was also my
main tutor so I could always speak to them if I had an issue
and he could speak to me if he had the same. The distaste A
levels left however may put me off university all together as
I'm not sure whether I genuinely want to spend another 3 / 4
years in education.
18. Current Study
• I'm Currently studying a Level 3 Creative Media & Production
course it helped me realise how much I enjoyed the study of
media itself and the way it could make a career for me in
something I actually enjoy however A levels did put me off uni
significantly so I cant see myself necessarily jumping straight
into university personally I feel like a year away would be a
much better idea as with the current situation I don’t think
10k of debt is particularly worth online lessons.
19. The Future
• I don’t know what I want to do in the future to tell the truth I
feel like the way life is at the current moment it is difficult to
know what your schedule for next week is but I can see how
people would want to go to uni as it gives some form of
security for tem and a base to move off rather than being
thrust out into the real world at 18/19 however I think for me
personally that is genuinely the best option.
20. Outside College
• Outside of college I work part time in a store and also work as
a music producer which takes up all my time outside of
college for the most part it can be an excessive hobby as there
are many deadlines however it is has massively helped with
my application to finishing and creating projects in a
timeframe whilst I haven't shown that too well during college
it is something I have learned and taken on from working in
music. I have also learnt to use the contacts at my disposal as
much as possible as this is a really useful tool for music
creation connections get you clients and that’s the best way
to function as a producer especially whilst freelancing.
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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?
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