Free Level 3 Media Course in Tunbridge Wells. Classes run at Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers website production, digital graphics, photography, and image manipulation through practical projects. It carries the same weight as two A levels and includes both internally and externally assessed components. You'll need an average point score of 3.5 to join, and you'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
This BTEC Diploma is designed to give students a technical understanding of digital publishing. Students gain knowledge and skills in areas such as website production, digital graphics, photography and image manipulation through practical projects. The course is the equivalent of 2 A levels and covers 10 units of study. There are external and internally assessed components.
Entry requirements
APS 3.5
What you will learn
You'll build and produce websites using industry-standard techniques.
You'll create digital graphics and develop image manipulation skills.
You'll plan and shoot photography projects.
You'll develop a technical understanding of digital publishing.
You'll complete practical projects that mirror real production workflows.
You'll work across both internally and externally assessed units.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. The course covers 10 units, with a mix of internal and external assessment. Internally assessed units are marked by the centre. Externally assessed components are set and marked by OCR. Your work across projects builds the evidence needed for the full Cambridge Technical Diploma in Media.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bennett Memorial Diocesan School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer: create visual content for brands and publications.
Web designer: build and design websites for clients.
Digital content producer: produce online content across text, image, and video.
Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
Social media coordinator: manage content and image output for organisations.
Digital marketing assistant: support campaigns using visual and digital skills.
Junior UX designer: work on the look and feel of digital products.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Media, Graphic Design, or Digital Media: a natural next step if you want to specialise further before entering work.
BA (Hons) in Media, Photography, Graphic Design, or Digital Marketing: the Cambridge Technical Diploma is recognised for university entry and carries UCAS points equivalent to two A levels.
Level 3 or Level 4 Digital Marketing Qualification: useful if you want to move into content strategy or online marketing.
