Free Level 2 Media Course in Birmingham – Queen Alexandra College
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Media Course in Birmingham. Classes run full-time at Queen Alexandra College, five days a week during the day. This free media course runs for one year and is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care plan. You'll study media through a specialist programme that includes therapies and support tailored to your needs. Entry is through your Local Authority or by applying directly to the college for an initial assessment. You'll leave with the OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media.
Who this course is for
Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
Entry requirements
High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD
What you will learn
You'll explore how media products are created and produced
You'll develop practical skills in media production techniques
You'll learn how to plan and present media content
You'll study how audiences engage with different types of media
You'll build skills in using media tools and technology
You'll understand the media industry and how it works
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Alexandra College, supported by specialist staff and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Assessment for the Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media is through coursework and practical assignments. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year, so there are no formal written exams to sit at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media assistant: support production teams in TV, radio, or online media
Social media coordinator: create and manage content for organisations
Photography assistant: support photographers on shoots and projects
Video production assistant: help film and edit video content
Marketing assistant: produce content for campaigns and communications
Community arts worker: use media skills in community or charity settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media (OCR): a natural next step if you want to go deeper into media production and theory
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: broader coverage of film, TV, and digital media
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: useful alongside or after your media qualification if you want to strengthen core skills for further study or work
