BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Barnet for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St James’ Catholic High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Manufacturing Courses in Barnet.

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Barnet. Classes run at St James' Catholic High School, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec media production qualification covers the breadth of the media industry, from TV and film to radio and publishing. You'll develop hands-on practical skills using industry software and hardware. It can be studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you have an interest in working in the media industry, perhaps in TV, film, radio or publishing and are thinking of going on to study media related subjects at university. An alternative to A level media, it is broad based, designed to give you an insight into the range of careers available and the opportunity to develop hands on practical skills with software and hardware currently in use in the industry. You can study it alongside other level 3 qualifications such as A levels or other BTECs

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the range of careers available across TV, film, radio and publishing
  • You'll develop practical skills using industry-standard software and hardware
  • You'll learn how media content is produced and distributed
  • You'll study the creative and technical processes behind digital media production
  • You'll build knowledge of how the media industry operates commercially and creatively

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set examinations. Assignments are set and marked by the centre. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work alongside your exam preparation throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St James' Catholic High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for TV, film or online
  • Radio producer: planning and producing audio content and programmes
  • Digital content creator: producing video, audio or written content for brands
  • Social media coordinator: managing content across digital platforms
  • Junior broadcast technician: supporting live or recorded broadcast production
  • Publishing assistant: supporting editorial and production teams in print or digital publishing

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film and Television Studies: the btec media production qualification is designed to support university entry for media-related degrees.
  • HNC/HND in Creative Media Production (Pearson Edexcel): a higher-level vocational route if you want to specialise before or instead of a full degree.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a larger qualification if you want to go deeper into the subject at the same level.

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