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BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Skills

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 2Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFlexible

What the college says

Fancy a career in the media industry? Have the creativity to create TV, film, podcasts and social media content? This GCSE equivalent programme is a step towards your exciting media career. It will allow you to gain an insight into how content is produced within the media industry as well as developing your employability, English and Maths skills needed to progress on to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice programme. The Liverpool City region has a thriving media hub offering many creative job opportunities across the full spectrum of media communications and production. As part of your course you will also gain valuable practical on the job experience working with successful industry companies to give you the head start to your dream career.

What you need to get on

You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level. If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level. Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry – we can hel

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Twelve Quays

    Morpeth Dock Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birkenhead

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