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BTEC Nationals Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media

at St Simon Stock Catholic School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The qualification provides a coherent introduction to the study of creative digital media production at this level. Learners develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects. It is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries. This course will include both internally and externally assessed units where the students will be developing their ability to analyse and deconstruct media images and representations and learn the communication and planning skills needed to work through vocational media projects such as digital magazine production. They will develop communication and research skills vital to the creative media industry.

What you need to get on

Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC IT or Grade 4-9 in GCSE Mathematics.

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • St Simon Stock Catholic School

    Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 0JP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Maidstone

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