Big Creative Education

Big Creative Education (BCE) describes itself as London’s largest creative college, delivering education and skills development across multiple sites in Walthamstow. Its apprenticeship offer sits within the wider Big Creative Training and Big Creative Academy provision, with over 150 apprentices based at its Creative Works space completing apprenticeships in music, media, events and marketing. BCE delivers industry-developed apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 5, including pathways such as Content Creator, Multi-Channel Marketer and Events Assistant, with an Operations Manager apprenticeship in development. Programmes are designed to combine work and study so apprentices can earn while they learn, building skills, confidence and experience for careers in the creative and professional industries. For employers, BCE positions itself as a leading UK provider of industry-led apprenticeships, helping businesses attract new talent and upskill existing staff, and offering access to creative apprenticeships and talent across the UK. Alongside apprenticeships, BCE runs 16–19 creative courses, T Levels, an independent school for years 10 and 11, and adult learning programmes that provide free industry-standard digital skills and maths and English courses for learners aged 19+.