Business Details
32 Years
experience
Unlock Your Creative Career with Industry-Focused Training
Access To Music (ACC) stands as the UK's largest national independent training provider, with three decades of expertise in educating creative individuals aged 16-18 and 19+. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022, we serve over 2,000 learners across seven campuses in Birmingham, Bristol, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Norwich, and Plymouth. Our full-time vocational courses in music, media, games, esports, and computing are designed with specialist industry support and employer engagement at their core. We integrate extensive work-related projects and high-quality work experience opportunities into our curriculum, ensuring students gain practical skills aligned with industry demands.As part of the Access Education Group, we collaborate with Access Sport, Access Industry, and dBs Institute to offer diverse pathways from apprenticeships to degrees. Our mission is to develop the next generation of creatives through innovative, employment-led training, underpinned by values of creativity, responsibility, entrepreneurship, ambition, teamwork, and equity.
Services
Music Courses
Games Development
Media Training
Esports Education
Computing Programs
Apprenticeships
T Level Courses
Degree Pathways
Campus Facilities
Industry Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 30 years' experience delivering creative industry training across the UK
- Rated 'Good' by Ofsted with strong employer partnerships in creative sectors
- Integrated work experience and industry-standard facilities at all campuses
- Progression routes from apprenticeships to degree-level qualifications available
- Specialist support for music, games, media, esports and computing education
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Industry connections
Practical training
Supportive staff
Modern facilities
Career preparation
Services
Music Courses
Our music programs develop performance, production, and technical skills through industry-standard facilities and professional mentorship. Students gain hands-on experience in recording studios, live performance spaces, and music technology labs. Courses prepare learners for careers in performance, production, and music industry roles.
Games Development
Specialist games courses teach 2D/3D development, concept art, and programming using industry-standard software. Students work on real-world projects with access to high-spec gaming facilities and esports infrastructure. Programs bridge creative design with technical implementation for game creation.
Media Training
Media courses cover film production, photography, graphic design, and animation with professional equipment and production workflows. Students learn pre-production planning, filming techniques, and post-production processes. Programs emphasize portfolio development for creative media careers.
Esports Education
Esports programs combine competitive gaming with business operations training. Students access dedicated esports facilities, learn tournament management, and develop skills in shoutcasting, team coaching, and event marketing for the growing esports industry.
Computing Programs
Computing courses focus on software development, web design, and digital solutions with industry-relevant curricula. Students gain coding expertise through practical projects and work experience, preparing for technology roles in creative and corporate sectors.
Questions
What creative courses does Access Creative College offer?
We provide vocational training in music, games development, media production, esports, and computing at Level 2 to Level 4 qualifications across seven UK campuses.
Are there work experience opportunities available?
All programs include industry placements and work-related projects with creative sector employers to develop practical skills and professional networks.
What facilities are available to students?
Each campus offers specialist facilities including recording studios, games development labs, film production equipment, esports arenas, and computing workstations.
Can I progress to higher education after studying here?
Yes, we offer clear progression routes from apprenticeships and BTECs through to degree programs with our partner institutions.
How does the college support student careers?
Our industry partnerships provide mentorship opportunities, portfolio reviews, and direct connections to creative sector employers for career development.
