The North East hosts a growing number of employers in new media, games, and interactive software sectors.
Develop a future career in Media
The UK entertainment and media sector is projected to reach nearly £121bn by 2028, driven by the demand for streamed media, video games, YouTube, and online advertising.
If you’re a creative individual passionate about digital video production, animation, creative media, or digital graphics, this industry could be your perfect fit.
We offer innovative, practical-based courses in creative media and digital film production, supported by top-of-the-line equipment and facilities, strong industry connections, and a team of skilled professionals.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
MC Digital students can use top-tier production equipment and cutting-edge tech like drones and cinema cameras.
Media production students also utilise a professional broadcast studio equipped for multi-camera streaming.
With various courses and levels available, students can advance into exciting, challenging, and rewarding careers.
Students have access to a large scale editing suite connected to a local media server for online editing.
Learn contemporary techniques from highly skilled tutors with industry expertise.
Media Success Stories
There is a really good atmosphere here, and the College is very social. There’s always somewhere to go to relax or hang out with friends.
Millie Jackson, Level 3 Media Technical Diploma (Film & Media Production)
The facilities at the College’s Digital Centre are also outstanding. The equipment is industry-standard and really helps you to develop the skills needed for the workplace.
Katy Gettings, Level 3 Media Technical Diploma
I am honoured to be back filming at Middlesbrough College for WorldSkills, it really does feel great to be back even if it is only for a short time.
James Homer, Media Production
Studying at Middlesbrough College has been a wonderful experience. I love the course and it is fantastic that we are studying in the brand-new Digital Centre!
Baker Lillivick, Media Technical Diploma Level 3
Careers in Media
Potential salary
£56,981.19
Entry level salary
£13,151.46
Average salary
£27,664.46
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
24
Potential salary
£48,136.70
Entry level salary
£9,655.13
Average salary
£25,740.47
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
2
Potential salary
£49,425.61
Entry level salary
£15,781.78
Average salary
£27,175.25
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£41,446.06
Entry level salary
£17,287.95
Average salary
£28,426.40
Potential salary
£61,070.11
Entry level salary
£16,875.33
Average salary
£32,656.44
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£55,036.24
Entry level salary
£11,039.02
Average salary
£29,429.91
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
12
Employers we work with
- Channel 4
- Ithica Films
- Nitelites
- Wander Films
- Northern Film & Media
Media courses
Audiovisual Technician Apprenticeship – Level 5
Media
Apprenticeship
|
24 Months
The Open University
BA (Hons) Film and Video Production – Full Time – Level 6
Media
Higher Education
|
3 years
The Open University
Creative and Digital – Level 1
IT & Digital
Full Time
|
1 year
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Creative Digital (Media) – Level 2
Media
Full Time
|
1 year
OCR
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Creative Digital Production (Media) – Level 3
Media
Full Time
|
2 Years
OCR
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
T Level – Media, Broadcast and Production (Content Creation) – Level 3
Media
Full Time
|
2 Years
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)