Media & Communication
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Course overview
Start your creative journey in film, advertising and storytelling.
The NQ Level 5 Media and Communications course at Glasgow Kelvin College gives you the perfect introduction to Scotland’s thriving media landscape. You’ll explore film production, advertising, creative writing, and digital communication, developing practical and creative skills that are relevant to every modern industry.
Working on individual and group projects, you’ll gain experience in creating media content, analysing films, and planning communication campaigns. The course helps you understand how media shapes culture, business, and society — building confidence in both your creative and digital abilities.
Delivered in a friendly, supportive environment, this course is an ideal first step towards further study or a future career in the creative and digital industries.
This course is ideal for:
- Creative individuals interested in film, advertising or writing for media.
- Students wanting to build practical digital and communication skills.
- School leavers or adults looking to move into the creative industries and gain a recognised qualification.
What you will learn
You’ll gain a solid foundation in the media and communication skills used by today’s creative professionals.
You will study:
- The Media Industry – explore how film, TV and digital platforms shape audiences and society.
- Film Analysis – learn to deconstruct movies, identify visual techniques and understand storytelling through cinema.
- Creating Media – plan, produce and edit digital content for real-world contexts.
- Advertising and Marketing – discover how campaigns and media strategies influence behaviour.
- Creative Writing – write compelling scripts, articles and promotional copy for different audiences.
- Digital and Communication Skills – strengthen your confidence with online tools, teamwork and presentation.
By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and creative toolkit to move confidently towards further study or employment in film, media, advertising or communications.
Entry requirements
✅ Four National 4 (or equivalent) qualifications.
✅ National 4 English is desirable
✅ A genuine interest in film, advertising, or creative writing.
✅ Mature learners with relevant work or life experience are encouraged to apply — enthusiasm and creativity are highly valued.
ℹ️ Applicants must be 16 years or older at the start of the course.
ℹ️ For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL National 5 (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Mature learners with experience in other employment areas will be considered.
Career Opportunities
This course is a great starting point for a variety of creative and communication careers, including:
🎬 Film and Video Production
📰 Journalism or Content Creation
📢 Advertising and Digital Marketing
🎧 Broadcasting or Social Media
✏️ Creative Writing or Copywriting
Future prospects
After successful completion, you can progress to NQ Level 6 Media and Communication or related areas such as Digital Design, Marketing, or Film and TV Production.
This course provides the essential grounding for further study or creative employment — helping you begin your journey in Scotland’s fast-moving media and communication industry.