Level 3 CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate Digital Media Journalism

Course Code: Q100045

Key Information

  • Course type:

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Next Start Date:

    07 Sept 2026

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate Digital Media Journalism

If you are interested in a career in digital media production, are a keen writer, and have a strong interest in social media, this course will be ideal. You’ll gain your certificate (equivalent to one AS Level) after the first year, before gaining your Extended Certificate (equivalent to one A Level) after two.

You’ll learn how media institutions operate to create media products that appeal to target audiences, and get creative in producing your own print-based or audio-visual products. And as well as learning about journalism processes and the news industry along the way, you’ll also hone your pitching skills.

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This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

Assessments will comprise 60% personal investigation and 40% externally set practical exam. Your coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

You might be interested in careers or degrees in media production, journalism, advertising or social media marketing.

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