Level 3 CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate Digital Media Journalism
Course Code: Q100045
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

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.
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.
You might be interested in careers or degrees in media production, journalism, advertising or social media marketing.
Level 3 CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate Digital Media Journalism
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