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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Farnborough – The Sixth Form College Farnborough

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 Level 3 Digital Media Course in Farnborough. Classes run at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, full-time over two years.

The course covers media theory, production skills, and social media marketing. You'll plan and create your own media products, working on practical projects alongside externally assessed units. Six units in total make up the qualification, with 50% assessed through coursework. You'll need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature to apply. A grade 4 or above in GCSE Media is helpful but not required.

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

Who this course is for

16 - 19 ESFA funded learners

Entry requirements

To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE English language and GCSE English literature. A grade 4 or above in GCSE media would be advantageous, but having studied media at GCSE is not essential. Alternatively, a Level 2 merit or above in a vocational media course would be advantageous, but having studied vocational media is not essential to studying this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop theoretical knowledge of the media industry and how it works.
  • You'll plan and produce your own media texts and creative projects.
  • You'll learn social media marketing and advertising techniques.
  • You'll build editing and production skills using industry-standard tools.
  • You'll understand the professional values and job roles within the media sector.
  • You'll develop skills in meeting deadlines and managing project work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical projects, and independent study. Two of the six units are assessed through external exams. The other four are assessed internally through coursework and practical projects. You'll work both individually and as part of a group. Around half of your assessment is through coursework, so strong time management matters throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form College Farnborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, audio, or written content for brands and audiences.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and creates campaigns for organisations.
  • Media production assistant, supports the creation of film, TV, or digital media projects.
  • Digital marketing assistant, plans and delivers online marketing activity.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for digital and print platforms.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, for a more academic route into higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a broader qualification covering more production disciplines.
  • A degree in Media Production, Film, Journalism, or Digital Marketing at university, where this qualification is recognised for entry.
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