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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Peterborough – Peterborough College – Daytime – Full-time

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 BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time over 36 weeks.

The course covers television, radio, film, and advertising production. You'll develop both academic and technical skills. Workshops with media and journalism tutors build a broad range of practical skills. The course runs over two years and suits those aiming for work, an apprenticeship, or university.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

Who this course is for

If youd like a career in television radio film or advertising production this two year course will provide you with the essential academic and technical skills allowing you to gain employment in the industry or move on to apprenticeships or university. You will also take part in a series of workshops with tutors from the Media & Journalism Centre to develop a broad range of media and journalistic skills.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and preferably maths and an arts or media based subject or Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. In order to be offered a place on the course you must also successfully complete a portfolio examination for arts and media. Further information will be sent to you when you are offered an interview date.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical production skills for television, radio, film, and advertising.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce media content across different formats.
  • You'll practise journalistic skills through workshops with media tutors.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work to show employers or universities.
  • You'll explore the creative and editorial decisions behind media production.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical workshops, and project work. Assessment is through assignments and a portfolio of work you build throughout the course. You'll also take part in workshops run by tutors from the Media and Journalism Centre. A portfolio examination is part of the application process before you start.

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 video, audio, or written content for brands.
  • Media production assistant, supports filming and production on set.
  • Radio producer, plans and delivers radio programmes or podcasts.
  • Advertising production coordinator, manages creative projects for agencies.
  • Journalist, researches and reports stories across print, broadcast, or digital.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Media Production, a natural next step into specialist media study.
  • Degree in Film, Media, or Journalism, building on the Level 3 creative media practice qualification for a full university pathway.
  • Media or journalism apprenticeship, combining paid work with further training in a professional setting.
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