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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in ELY

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Ely. Classes run at Ely College, full-time over two years.

The course covers media production, digital technologies, and creative skills across a wide range of media formats. You'll explore how media products are made, from planning and production through to the finished piece. Units span areas such as photography, video, audio, and online content creation. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths, to start.

You'll finish with the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media, an OCR Level 3 qualification equivalent in size to one A Level.

Who this course is for

This is a Level 3 Extended Certificate course. It is the equivalent size to one A Level - 60 credits.The Level 3 Media course offers a wide range of units to reflect the range of opportunities available within the media sector. It is an ideal foundation for students interested in a career in the media sector, providing them with understanding of media through engagement with media products, production processes and technologies. This leads to the application of practical and creative skills that transfer easily into the workplace

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how media products are planned, produced, and distributed.
  • You'll develop practical skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll work with photography and image-editing tools.
  • You'll create audio content and learn how sound is used in media.
  • You'll produce digital content for online platforms and social media.
  • You'll study media technologies and how they shape the industry.
  • You'll apply creative thinking to real production briefs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical projects, and hands-on production work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio-based assignments. You'll build a body of work across different media formats over the two years. Some units may include written tasks or presentations alongside your practical output.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ely College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You may need to contribute toward textbooks, supplementary resources, or any trips that form part of the course.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, photo, and written content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and digital campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports film, TV, or audio production teams.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules online content.
  • Photographer, works freelance or in-house for commercial clients.
  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or corporate use.
  • Junior web content producer, writes and publishes content for websites.

What you could study next

  • A Levels, if you want to move into higher education via a more academic route.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Media, a larger qualification covering more units and equivalent to three A Levels.
  • HNC or HND in Media Production, a higher-level course for those ready to specialise.
  • BA in Media, Film, or Digital Marketing at university, building on your Level 3 digital media qualification.
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