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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in St Albans

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 St Albans. Classes run at Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, full-time over two years.

The course covers digital media production, content creation, and media communication. You'll explore areas such as photography, video, audio, and interactive media. The course is free for eligible learners. You'll need an average GCSE point score of 3.7, with at least a Grade 4 in English.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying geography after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. It's for you if you are interested in current global issues like climate change, migration and environmental degradation. You might be choosing geography because you're headed for a career in a geography related occupation though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a whole variety of careers. For some geography related careers, it's good to have studied geography in combination with subjects like maths, chemistry, physics or biology.

Entry requirements

Average GCSE Point Score of 3.7 with a minimum Grade 4 in English

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital media content across photography, video, and audio formats.
  • You'll develop skills in editing and post-production software.
  • You'll plan and produce media projects for different audiences.
  • You'll explore interactive and online media platforms.
  • You'll understand how media is used in professional and commercial contexts.
  • You'll build a portfolio of digital media work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical project work. Assessment is mainly coursework and portfolio-based tasks, with some externally assessed units. You'll produce real media projects throughout the course, building evidence of your skills as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media assistant, supports production teams across print, video, and digital.
  • Content creator, produces written, visual, and video content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and creates engaging posts.
  • Digital marketing assistant, helps run online campaigns and content plans.
  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or corporate clients.
  • Junior photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial use.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a broader qualification for learners wanting more depth before higher education.
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production, the natural next step for those aiming for a degree in the field.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Digital Marketing, useful if you want to move into marketing and content strategy.
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