Creative Enterprise

Course Overview

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise has been designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and network to advance your career as a creative professional.

This course is perfect for anyone looking to start their own creative business or work as a freelancer, offering practical skills you won’t typically get in a classroom. If you dream of being your own boss and want to take control of your career, this course provides the ideal foundation to develop your entrepreneurial potential alongside your creative passion. 

Unique Industry Placement Opportunity
As part of this course, you will gain invaluable industry experience through a 1-day-a-week placement at Metal Culture at Chalkwell Hall, provided by the Agency for Creative Production CIC. This placement includes access to:

• Tailored industry guest speakers, offering real-world insights.
• Workshops to refine your creative and entrepreneurial skills.
• Guidance and mentoring, helping you navigate the industry.
• Networking opportunities to expand your professional connections.

You’ll have the chance to work within the industry, building vital relationships and gaining practical experience that will help you forge your own path.

What will I study?

This qualification allows you to develop your creative expertise while cultivating essential business and enterprise skills. It’s tailored to individuals eager to develop their careers, empowering you to take charge of your future. You’ll expand your contact base, work on a start-up project, and refine your professional practice.

You will be taught through a combination of:

• Seminars
• Group critiques
• 1:1 tutorials
• Practical workshops
• Formal assessments, which are entirely coursework-based, will be set throughout the year to monitor your progress.

Modules

• Unit 1: The Creative Entrepreneur
• Unit 2: The Creative Practitioner
• Unit 3: The Creative Enterprise

Entry requirements

You will need a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.

It is recommended that you have GCSE grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, in both English and Maths.

Why should I choose USP College?

This course is delivered by the Creative Arts and Business team, giving you a unique opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills and business acumen alongside your creative practice.

The programme is student-focused, encouraging individualised and self-directed learning, with full mentoring support tailored to your specialist discipline. Whether your goal is to start a business, grow as a freelancer, or explore new career opportunities, this course will help you achieve it.

Additional costs

• This course is free for learners aged 16-18.
• For students aged 19 or over on 1 September in the academic year you wish to start, the fee is £4,006.

What could I do next?

Upon completing the UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise, you’ll be ready to:

• Enter employment directly in the creative industry.
• Set up your own creative business and thrive as your own boss.
• Progress to Higher Education or conservatories, with the qualification supporting you in building a strong portfolio of work.

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