Creative Digital Media
at St John'S Marlborough, Marlborough · other provider
What the college says
This exciting new qualification is designed for post-16 learners who want to study the media and pursue a degree course in Higher Education, probably in a media related discipline. It is an opportunity for learners to understand more about the scope of creative digital media production and develop knowledge about the creative media industries. Learners follow a broad programme of study, learning digital production skills in a variety of different media including Film, Television and Radio or Interactive Publishing and Media or Digital Games. The qualification has been designed as a full two-year programme when studied alongside further level 3 qualifications such as A Levels. Equivalent in size to 1.5 A Levels. 6 units, of which 4 are mandatory and 2 are optional. Mandatory content (76%). External assessment (41%). The qualification is intended as an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners who wish to develop the knowledge and skills for further progression in creative media education or into an apprenticeship, or possibly entry level employment in the sector. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production would normally be studied over one year as the substantial qualification in a learner’s study programme or part of a full two-year programme when studied alongside further level 3 qualifications. Learners wishing to take this BTEC will have successfully completed a level 2 programme of study with GCSEs or vocational qualifications. Lear
What you need to get on
6 GCSE Grade 9-4, must include grade 4 or above in English Language & Maths
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 John's Marlborough
Granham Hill, Marlborough, SN8 4AX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Marlborough
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