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BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Watford for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 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 Watford. Classes run at St Michael's Catholic High School Watford, full-time during the day.

You'll study research methods, pre-production techniques, and production management. The course also covers editing for film and TV, and how to read and analyse media texts. It typically takes 18 months to complete.

You'll need five GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production.

Who this course is for

A practice and vocational course designed to provide a coherent introduction to the study of creative digital media production. The core units focus on various aspects of research, pre-production techniques and managing a production. You will also develop skills in editing for film and TV, as well as learning how to read, analyse and deconstruct media texts.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE passes grade 4 including Mathematics and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll learn research methods used in media production.
  • You'll develop pre-production skills, including planning and preparation.
  • You'll practise managing a production from start to finish.
  • You'll build editing skills for film and TV.
  • You'll learn how to read, analyse, and deconstruct media texts.
  • You'll develop an understanding of creative digital media workflows.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical work and theory. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set tasks. Internally assessed units are marked by your centre and moderated by Pearson Edexcel. External tasks are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

St Michael's Catholic High School Watford will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media assistant, supports production teams on film, TV, or online projects.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands or platforms.
  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for TV, film, or online media.
  • Social media coordinator, manages video and digital content for organisations.
  • Junior production runner, entry-level role on TV or film sets.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and edits media content for campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production or Film Studies (Level 6), for those wanting to specialise further in the industry.
  • A degree in Journalism or Communications (Level 6), opening roles in broadcast and digital media.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Level 4), a shorter higher-education route into the sector.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Digital and Technology, combining work and study at degree level.
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