What is a vocational qualification?
Are you looking to pursue further education after school, but need help deciding which path to take? Have you considered vocational qualifications? Vocational qualifications are an alternative to traditional academic routes like A Levels and university degrees. They can provide a practical and hands-on approach to learning that may be better suited to your skills […]
Grand Theft Auto and The Golden Era of Games Development Education
It’s been an unbelievable week. After over a decade of waiting, feverish fanbase excitement and some of the most outlandish rumours in gaming, the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 launched. Not that everything was quite as smooth as Rockstar was hoping… Leaks are becoming a major issue within the industry, and the latest […]
Access Creative College Plymouth unveils brand-new, bespoke space for games and esports learners
Access Creative College Plymouth (ACC) has officially opened the doors to their brand-new, custom built games and esports wing, catering to young people with a passion for games. Students will explore cutting edge topics such as games art, storytelling, character design, world-building and competitive gaming or ‘esports’. The games is predicted to be worth $406.2 […]
What’s the difference between further and higher education?
We explore the difference between further education and higher education in the UK, and introduce Access Creative College’s further education options. Deciding what to do after leaving school can be quite daunting for many students. There are many education-based terms and sometimes it’s hard to know what the differences are. We will clarify the differences […]
What is the British Esports Student Champs Competition?
We delve into what this competition is, when it takes place, changes to this year and who the recent winners were. Esports has taken the world by storm in recent years, and it’s not slowing down. The popularity of competitive gaming has skyrocketed, creating an industry worth billions. Gamers compete in popular local and national […]
Meet the young students involved in Bristol’s most cutting-edge tech course
After a successful first run, Access Creative College and Condense, with support from LocalGlobe, have welcomed the second wave of students onto a unique, cutting edge scholarship programme. The Condense x Access Creative College Scholarship programme was open to young Bristol creatives from ethnic minority backgrounds and other under-represented groups. Set over 12 intensive weeks […]
ACC Alumni: P0gman
Meet Chris Eddowes AKA P0gman – ACC Alumnus and Dubstep Dynamo Ever wondered what it’s like to conquer the world’s biggest electronic music festivals? Dubstep maestro P0gman can answer that for you. Hailing from Wolverhampton, he kick-started his epic journey into the realm of Music Production at ACC Birmingham. Reflecting on his ACC days, P0gman […]
ACC Alumni: Sam Bowden
Sam Bowden, guitarist for the globally acclaimed pop-punk band Neck Deep, began his musical journey at ACC Lincoln, studying Music Technology. While he originally applied for a Music Performance course, Sam found his niche in Music Technology. This decision would prove crucial to Neck Deep’s path, with Sam’s digital production and self-recording skills feeding directly […]
ACC Alumni: IAMDDB
Starting out at Access Creative College Manchester on our Vocal Artist course, Diane De Brito, better known as IAMDDB, has emerged as a trailblazing force in British rap and soul. Since leaving ACC, IAMDDB has released three EPs, three mixtapes and captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive sound. She’s also graced stages around the world, […]
ACC Alumni: Arkz Beats
Arkz Beats went from our Artist Development programme at Access Creative College Norwich to producing chart-toppers for Fredo and collaborating with British Hip-Hop icons like Giggs and R.A, Arkz Beats (aka Daniel Buse), transforming his passion into a thriving career. Arkz Beats didn’t just stumble into music; he decided he was going to get involved. […]
What is an esports course?
What’s an esports course? Is probably a question you’ve asked yourself if you’ve been looking to study esports in the future. Our BTEC level 3 in esports might just be the perfect course for you. In this blog you can find out exactly what the course entails and the wide range of skills you can […]
Access Creative College partners with London colleges to help locals back into work
We’re excited to announce that we have partnered up with 15 other London-based colleges to work with the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the Central London Forward Local Skills Improvement Fund. £6.7 million in funding has been provided by the DfE to help education providers respond to Business LDN’s Local Skills Improvement Plan. Find […]