Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Sawtry Community College, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC media production course covers TV, film, radio and publishing, giving you hands-on experience with industry software and hardware. You'll study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications if you choose. To join, you'll need an average point score of 3.7 or above, with English or Maths at grade 4. The course is a broad alternative to A Level Media and is designed to support progression to university.
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's 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 BTEC's.
Entry requirements
3.7+ APS with English or Maths at grade 4
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills using industry-standard software and hardware
You'll explore production techniques across TV, film, radio and publishing
You'll gain an understanding of the range of careers in the media industry
You'll build knowledge of creative digital media production processes
You'll develop skills to support progression to a media-related university course
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Sawtry Community College, combining practical project work with taught content. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses coursework and assignments as the main form of assessment, with tasks linked to real media production scenarios. You'll work with software and hardware currently used in the industry as part of your practical learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sawtry Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant: support TV, film or radio production teams
Junior video editor: edit footage for broadcast or online content
Content creator: produce digital media for brands or platforms
Social media coordinator: manage and create content across channels
Radio production assistant: support programme planning and recording
Junior photographer or videographer: capture and produce visual content
Publishing assistant: support editorial and production in print or digital
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film Studies: the natural next step if you want to specialise further at university. This BTEC is designed to support that route.
BA (Hons) in Journalism or Broadcasting: for those drawn toward news and current affairs media.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 option if you prefer a vocational route into the industry after this qualification.
