Media, TV & Film.

Explore the exciting world of commercial TV, film and digital journalism with our range of courses that will get your career started. 

Whether you’re interested in video journalism, documentary making, digital reporting, blogging and vlogging, digital design or broadcasting, you’ll have opportunity to understand the roles within this industry and grow your talent in the area that interests you most. 

Your qualification will be awarded by University of Arts London (UAL) Awarding Body. University of the Arts London (UAL) is Europe’s largest specialist art and design university, made up of six colleges and specialising in nationally recognised qualifications in art, design, fashion, creative media, music, performing and production arts. 

Qualifications matter and we’ll help you get the ones you need. But we’ll also give you so much more. You’ll have regular opportunities to gain work experience, whether that’s form our BAFTA nominated guest speakers or our industry partners such as BBC, ITV News and Channel Four and work on live projects. 

 

Why study with us?

  • Train in our bespoke media suite complete with TV studio and green screen, editing labs, industry standard audio kit, pro software packages such as Premiere Pro and After Effects and the latest Panasonic and Cannon cameras.
  • Collaborate with classmates to build your own showreel that will include a music video, horror film and TV advert.
  • Enjoy guest lectures from our network of professional partners including BAFTA award winners and business owners. 

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Saturday Club

Are you 13-16 years old and interested in developing your skills in TV & Film? Join our Saturday Club.

Meet Chris

“I wouldn’t be where I am now hosting the Early Breakfast Show on Radio 1 without Gateshead College.”

Chris Howard, Student

Chris Howard
Chris Howard

Meet Chris

“I wouldn’t be where I am now hosting the Early Breakfast Show on Radio 1 without Gateshead College.”

Chris Howard, Student

Chris Howard
Chris Howard
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Eight specialist sport academies, all offering first class training, coaching and playing opportunities for everyone, regardless of what you study.

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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026