Level 3 Diploma in Creative Writing and Journalism

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Develop your creative work in a whole range of written forms and genres and explore how writing is crafted through different platforms and media.

This course focuses on the writing side of creative media, as you learn the process of writing and technical skills across all forms and mediums. Projects and processes you will study include:

• Copywriting
• Social Media platforms
• Industry standards
• Writing skills
• Technical skills
• Self-development

You will also learn how to study your own writing and theory practices, helping you develop employability skills for your future, whether that be higher study or work.

Your portfolio of your work will be built throughout the course through practical and written assignments, group projects and production work, which are graded by external assessors against your unit criteria.

There is also a final major project which will determine your final grade.

Progress to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious schools across the country and the world. This course is an excellent route into media, journalism, law, public policy, film and TV production.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in several roles based on your interests and strengths.