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Media BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma

at Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Completion of this course gives UCAS points equivalent to 3 A levels. It is a vocational style course with a strong emphasis on practical learning and project production work. Some students enter industry on completion of the course, whilst the majority move to undergraduate courses at university. BTEC courses are demanding both academically and in respect of personal and team management skills. High standards of organisation and professionalism are expected and required. This is an exciting and stimulating course that gives students who are interested in the media the opportunity to study the media in-depth and at a high level. This is a FULL time course and will be the only subject students take.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in GCSE Media Studies or grade 4 GCSE English if Media has not previously been studied. All students must have an APS of 3.83 or above.

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

  • Sir John Lawes School

    Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harpenden

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