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Social Media and Journalism Extended Diploma Level 3

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you a fearless character? Full of curiosity? Passionate about finding out the details behind a story? A diverse communicator? If you answered 'Yes' then this is the course for you.This social media and journalism course will provide you with real-life projects which will allow you to explore your journalistic and presentation skills through a mixed blend of both social, written and multimedia platforms, including our online reporting magazine, WSCtv shows, Instagram and TikTok.You will develop your reporting, research, interviewing, presenting, investigating, communication and writing skills and apply this to a range of projects such as investigative journalism, documentaries, feature article writing, breaking news reporting, outside broadcasting, vlogs and blogs, multimedia storytelling, reviewing and social media promotion.The course is supported by a fundamental understanding of production techniques, such as photography, graphic design, camera and lighting operation, image capture, audio and film editing.

What you need to get on

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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

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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