ELAM Curriculum

The courses at ELAM have been designed in conjunction with the creative industries to ensure all Trainees have the skills, knowledge and portfolio of work they need to enter the creative industries when they finish ELAM. There are three main courses at ELAM, Music, Games Design and Film & Television Production. Trainees on these courses will take the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma which is the equivalent to 3 A-Levels in UCAS Points and contact time. In addition to any of these qualifications, all Trainees study Maths or English as the skills developed in both are critical for success in the creative industries. The level at which Trainees study Maths or English depends on their starting level upon entry. We offer A-Levels, AS Levels, Level 3 Qualifications and GCSEs, please click on the relevant subject below to find out more details.

In addition to these rigorous qualifications, all Trainees get extensive and direct access to the professional industries through weekly masterclasses, a unique mentoring programme and unparalleled work experience opportunities. 

Underpinning all of this are the ELAM "Core Values" which we believe are the key to long term and sustained success of our Trainees. We consistently see how the demonstration of these values are the key to success in everything at ELAM for both Trainees and staff.

Course Details

UAL Qualification Key Facts

Ages: 16 – 19 years

Overall Qualification Level: 3 (UAL qualification is equivalent to 3 x A-Levels, with a distinction equating to 3 x A* at A-Level)

Programme length: 2 years

Study mode: Full time ¦ Monday-Friday ¦ 08:50 – 15:55 (17:30 extended day)

Qualifications contained in Programme:

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film and Television, Games Development).

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music, Production and Performance.

Trinity Performance grades 1 – 8

AQA English Language & Maths GCSE

AQA Extended Project Qualification

Level 3 Core Maths - AQA Level 3 Mathematical Studies: Option 2B

AQA English Language and Literature A-Level

Fees: None (not available to international students)

Entry Requirements

Academic Ability

In order to apply to ELAM you need a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English GCSE. See our admissions policy for more details. You can also find out more on the process and how to apply here.