Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Richmond upon Thames

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Grey Court School, full-time during the day over two years. To join, you'll need a grade 5 in Media Studies GCSE, or a Merit in a Level 2 Creative Media BTEC, plus five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above. This level 3 btec media production course covers creative digital media production across a range of practical and theoretical units.

Who this course is for

16-19 year olds.

Entry requirements

A grade 5 in Media Studies at GCSE or a Merit if you have taken a level 2 Creative media BTEC and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in planning and producing digital media content.
  • You'll explore the creative and technical processes behind media production.
  • You'll learn how to use industry-standard tools and techniques.
  • You'll study media theory and how audiences engage with content.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work across different media formats.
  • You'll develop skills in editing, visual storytelling, and post-production.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set tasks. Internally assessed units are marked by your teachers based on coursework and practical projects. Some units are assessed through external examinations or tasks set by Pearson. Classes are classroom based, full-time during the day at Grey Court School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Grey Court School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for broadcast or online
  • Social media content creator: producing video and digital content for brands
  • Junior photographer or camera operator: capturing footage on shoots
  • Media production assistant: supporting productions in TV, film, or radio
  • Digital marketing assistant: creating visual content for campaigns
  • Broadcast technician: operating equipment in studios or on location

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Media Production: a higher-level vocational route into the industry, often available at further education colleges.
  • BA (Hons) in Film, Media, or Digital Media Production: a full degree for those wanting to specialise further. Your BTEC National Extended Certificate is widely accepted for university entry.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: earn while you learn in a workplace setting.