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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Peterborough – Peterborough College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Practice Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll study across a broad range of creative media disciplines. Topics include journalism, digital content, photography, graphic design, and video production. You'll build practical skills alongside the theory behind modern media. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English. You'll also need to complete a portfolio examination as part of the application.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

Who this course is for

Please contact the college for further information on this course

Entry requirements

Please contact the college for entry requirement details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital content creation for online and social platforms.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of photography and image editing.
  • You'll explore video production, from filming to post-production editing.
  • You'll study graphic design principles and visual communication.
  • You'll gain an understanding of journalism and media writing.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce creative media projects.
  • You'll develop an awareness of the media industry and how it works.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical projects, and studio work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and a portfolio of creative work. You'll complete assignments that reflect real media briefs. There are no written exams for most units. Your tutors will give feedback throughout the course to help you develop your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for broadcast, online, or social media.
  • Content creator, produces written, visual, or video content for brands.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, works on visual and narrative elements of game production.
  • Journalist, writes and produces stories for digital or print outlets.
  • Social media manager, plans and creates content across social platforms.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Journalism, a natural next step into higher education for those wanting to specialise further.
  • BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or Photography, for those focusing on visual creative careers.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media, a two-year higher-level qualification available at many colleges.
  • Apprenticeship in Content Production or Digital Marketing, combining work experience with further learning.
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