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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Wigan

CostFREE
Duration35 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 Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks.

The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll explore how audiences engage with media, and develop skills in writing, production, and analysis. Units cover live radio, short films, music videos, and advertising. You'll need at least five GCSEs graded 4 to 9, including English Language.

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

Who this course is for

This exciting course will allow you to develop a range of theory and production skills for the UK's dynamically changing media industry. From understanding the ways audiences view a product, to the writing and creation of live radio, short films, music videos and adverts. This course offers you the chance to develop your creative, analytical and production skills within the creative media sector.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including English Language.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop production skills for film, radio, and video.
  • You'll study how audiences respond to media content.
  • You'll write and create scripts for adverts, short films, and music videos.
  • You'll build analytical skills to evaluate media products.
  • You'll practise creative and technical skills across different media formats.
  • You'll understand how the UK media industry works and changes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and practical production work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and project assignments rather than exams. You'll produce a portfolio of work across different media disciplines throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for broadcast, online, or corporate clients.
  • Content creator, produces video, audio, and written content for brands or platforms.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, works on visual and interactive content for games.
  • Radio or podcast producer, plans and produces audio content.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, film, or digital.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Studies, or Creative Media, for deeper specialist training at university level.
  • A degree in Graphic Design or Photography, if you want to focus on a specific creative discipline.
  • A higher-level apprenticeship in digital or creative industries, combining work and further study.
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