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May 9, 2026
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UAL Level 2 Diploma in Media, Graphics & Photography
Stoke on Trent College
Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Entry Level
Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Stoke on Trent College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
The course is taught by a team of specialist lecturers including working professionals, who aim to help you to gain the most from the course. You are also allocated a personal tutor who will guide you through the course as well as organising any support that you may need. The course is delivered through a mixture of practical workshops, lectures and self directed study.
Course Details
Spend a year with us and explore your interests in Graphic Design and Photography.
From screen printing to lino cuts, studio photography to product design, for the year you study at Level 2 you'll undertake a whole world of disciplines all guided by your expert tutors with decades of combined experience from the world of art!
The course runs over one year, culminating in a Final Major Project in which you create a portfolio around a set brief and display your art work publicly in the end of year show.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
This course is assessed by continual assessment, and learners will need to research, plan and produce practical work. All assignments have interim assessment points, when the lecturer assesses the work and shows the student how to improve their grades. Students requiring any support in producing written work, organising themselves or managing their time can get the support of one of our mentors. All student work is moderated by the awarding body.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a Level 1 Diploma, or an appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a pre-induction interview/assessment to make sure that this is the right level for you.
Equipment required
In order for you to make an informed decision concerning your future education and career choices, advice is readily available.
For all learners who do not yet have a grade C or above in English and Maths, your study programme will include English and Maths GCSE or Functional Skills classes.
All of our study programmes also include an element of genuine experience of work.
On successful completion of this course you will be awarded a UAL Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.
Your next steps...
On successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computer Games Design. Alternatively you could progress to one of our other Creative Media or Art & Design courses such as Graphic Design and Digital Imaging or Broadcast Media (Film/TV and Radio), depending on where your interests lie.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.