Creative Digital Design Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above

And

• An appropriate creative qualification at Level 3

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will achieve a BA (Hons) Creative Digital Design.

• Industry Sense

• Core Digital Design Skills

• Design Process and Practice (Sprint)

• User Experience and User Interface

• Digital Productions Techniques

• Immersive Technologies and Techniques

• Personal and Professional Development Portfolios

• Commercial Realisation

• Reflective Practice

• Learning onsite at work

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Practical sessions

• Workshops

• Guest lectures

As part of this Higher Degree Apprenticeship you will be in the workplace four days a week and attend off-the-job training for one day. 

Sprint residential weeks will happen each year where students work collaboratively on live briefs given by industry specialists and visiting speakers. This will happen over a full intense five-day residential delivery.

• Reports

• Portfolios

• Presentations

• Academic essays

• Work based projects

• Live event practical assessments

English and maths skills are vital in the creative industries, whether you are using design tools or copywriting and you will build on these skills in vocationally relevant ways throughout your apprenticeship.

You must achieve grade 4 maths and English before completing your end Point Assessment.

On successfully completing this course, you will be able to start a career in industry and there may be an opportunity to commence full-time employment with your apprenticeship employer.

Alternatively, you may wish to consider further study and can progress to a Level 7 programme.

There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. You will be paid at least the National Minimum Wage apprentice rate for your age.