CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate or Diploma in Digital Media

Level 3

Course Code: Q100095

Key Information

  • Course type:

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Start Date:

    07 Sept 2026

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate or Diploma in Digital Media

Get to grips with all things digital – from social media to game design – on City of Portsmouth College's CTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate or Diploma in Digital Media.

This course is ideal for those interested in a career in digital and social media production, but it also includes game design, 3D modelling, pre-production techniques and games/interactive media.The Certificate element of this course is equivalent to on AS Level, the Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level and the Diploma is worth two A Levels.

You'll learn how media institutions operate to create products for target audiences. You'll also get creative in producing your own print-based or audio-visual product. You could go on trips and visits to major gaming events and expos, to University of Portsmouth and Southampton Solent University, and enjoy professionally led workshop sessions.

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Did you know?

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 maths and English language.

We expect all learners to achieve a 90% attendance each year of your course.

You lessons start at 9.55am, with 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 will have a vast array of job opportunities within the field of interactive media entertainment, including production, design or programming roles.

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.
Good to know:

We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.

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