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Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production Course in Hillingdon – De Salis Studio College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production Course in Hillingdon. Classes run full-time at De Salis Studio College, five days a week during the day. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production, covering the skills and knowledge that digital media roles require. To apply, you'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in both English and Maths.

Who this course is for

Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production, from planning and filming to editing finished content.
  • You'll learn how to create and edit digital images and graphics for media use.
  • You'll explore audio production, including recording, mixing, and sound design.
  • You'll study how digital media is produced for different platforms and audiences.
  • You'll practise planning and managing creative projects from brief to final product.
  • You'll build an understanding of the media industry, including professional roles and workflows.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative and technical skills.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes projects, portfolios, and practical tasks marked by your teachers. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work on briefs that reflect real media production scenarios, producing creative work across the two years of the course. There are no written exams for most units, though some external units are assessed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. De Salis Studio College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for TV, online, or corporate clients
  • Social media content creator: producing video, photo, and graphic content for brands
  • Junior graphic designer: creating visual assets for digital and print campaigns
  • Media production assistant: supporting shoots, edits, and post-production workflows
  • Digital marketing assistant: creating and managing content across digital channels
  • Broadcast technician: operating cameras, sound, and lighting on productions
  • Photographer: shooting and editing images for commercial or editorial use

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and is accepted by many UK universities for entry to relevant degree programmes. You could progress to a BA (Hons) in Film Production, Media Production, Graphic Design, or a related creative subject. Some learners go on to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production as a more vocational higher education route. Apprenticeships in digital marketing or content production are another option if you want to earn while you learn.

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