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Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Maidstone. Classes run at St Simon Stock Catholic School, full-time over two years. This level 3 BTEC media production qualification is designed for post-16 learners aiming to progress to higher education or employment in the media industries. You'll study how the media industry works, analyse media representations, and pitch and produce your own media projects. Units are assessed through a mix of internal and external assessment. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC IT, or a Grade 4 to 9 in GCSE Mathematics.

Who this course is for

The qualification provides a coherent introduction to the study of creative digital media production at this level. Learners develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects.

It is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries. This course will include both internally and externally assessed units where the students will be developing their ability to analyse and deconstruct media images and representations and learn the communication and planning skills needed to work through vocational media projects such as digital magazine production. They will develop communication and research skills vital to the creative media industry.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC IT or Grade 4-9 in GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse media representations and how the industry communicates with audiences.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how the creative digital media industry operates.
  • You'll pitch original media project ideas in a professional context.
  • You'll plan and produce media projects from concept through to completion.
  • You'll build skills in both internally assessed coursework and externally assessed examinations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the school. The course includes both internally assessed units, where you build and submit coursework and project work, and externally assessed units set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Practical production work sits alongside written analysis and industry research. Assessment is ongoing across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Simon Stock Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video producer: plan and create video content for brands or broadcasters.
  • Social media content creator: produce digital media for online platforms.
  • Junior photographer or camera operator: capture and edit visual content.
  • Media researcher: gather and verify content for TV, radio, or online.
  • Digital marketing assistant: create and manage multimedia campaigns.
  • Broadcast production assistant: support TV or radio programme production.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film and Television Studies: a natural next step for learners who want to study media at degree level. The BTEC National Extended Certificate is designed with higher education progression in mind.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: a larger qualification if you want a broader portfolio before applying to university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 option if you prefer a more vocational route into the industry.
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