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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Spalding

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach, full-time over two years.

You'll learn to plan, shoot, edit and publish media products. Units cover media audiences, pre-production planning, social media, journalism, advertising, and sound. You'll build a portfolio of creative work alongside externally assessed exams.

The course leads to a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Dive into the creative world of digital production, design and storytelling. Learn how to plan, shoot, edit and publish stunning media products - from videos and graphics to interactive content. Learn about the ever-growing media industry, and develop the real world skills that employers and universities value.

This course is equivalent to one A Level and is designed for learners aged 16+ who want to develop practical skills in digital, audio and moving image media.

You’ll combine externally assessed examinations with internally assessed creative projects, building a portfolio of real media work.

Entry requirements

A-Level require a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics, plus a GCSE grade 5 in the subject being studied at A-Level (or similar if not studied).

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce videos, graphics and interactive media content.
  • You'll study how media products reach and affect audiences.
  • You'll learn pre-production and planning skills for media projects.
  • You'll explore social media, globalisation and the journalism industry.
  • You'll develop skills in advertising, scripting and audio production.
  • You'll create a personal media profile and pitch media ideas.
  • You'll build a portfolio of completed creative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based lessons and hands-on creative projects. Some units are assessed by external exams, including media products and audiences, pre-production and planning, and social media and globalisation. Other units are assessed through coursework and creative portfolios. You'll produce real media work as part of your assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, graphic and written content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and digital campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports filming, editing and post-production.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for digital and print.
  • Junior web designer, builds and maintains websites and digital assets.
  • Advertising assistant, helps plan and deliver media campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, for learners who want a more academic route into higher education.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into specialist production roles.
  • Degree in Film, Media or Graphic Design, for those aiming for graduate-level careers in the creative industries.
  • Digital Marketing Apprenticeship, combining work experience with a recognised qualification.
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