BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

69 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber15

Calderdale College
Halifax · 556 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + grade 4 in a relevant GCSE Art Subject or, a portfolio of work or evidence of games design and/or programming
Their versionFree
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria
Their versionFree
Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or maths.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Mathematics and English.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language, or equivalent, and maths.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English OR Maths. Applicants are required to attend an interview and successfully complete a short task before a place
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: 5 GCSE grade 4 or above including English and maths
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New College Bradford
2 years
They ask for: https://ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
New College Doncaster
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https://ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
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New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Shipley College
Shipley · 2 years
They ask for: 4x GCSE at Grade 4 (at least one G4 in English or maths) If G3 in E/M, you will be required to retake in Year 1., , You will attend a taster session to find out
Their versionFree
Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/digital-and-creative-industries/
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West Midlands13

Access Further Education Limited
Birmingham · 72 weeks
They ask for: Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).
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Access Further Education Limited
Birmingham · 72 weeks
They ask for: Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).
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Access Further Education Limited
Birmingham · 72 weeks
They ask for: Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).
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Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional
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Burton and South Derbyshire College
Burton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Birmingham · 37 weeks
They ask for: Contact to discuss
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade C/4 or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification.
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at Grade C or 4 and above including English GCSE and maths GCSE. An equivalent full Level 2 Diploma at merit grade with GCSE English an
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, as well as a portfolio of images either digital or printed.
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Students will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English and maths and a portfolio of art work.
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Warwickshire College
Royal Leamington Spa · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North West9

Aquinas College
Stockport · 10 months
They ask for: Please see website for details
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths or English Language
Their versionFree
Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 468 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
Their version£2,882
East Lancashire Learning Group
Nelson · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4, which must include a Grade 3 and 4 in English Language or Literature and Maths, in either combination.
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Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington · 414 hours
They ask for: New applicants: To study this course you will need 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (C-A*) including maths and English and a portfolio of your recent work.Significant industry
Their version£2,882
St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
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Tameside College
Ashton-Under-Lyne · 1 year
They ask for: You are required to have 4 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 including maths and/or English. A demonstrable interest in the media sector is essential. No previous experience o
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (including maths and/or English Language).
Their version£2,882

East Midlands8

DCG
Derby · 36 weeks
They ask for: All applicants should have at least five GCSEs graded A*-C or 9-4, including English Language and Maths. Alternatively, you may have an equivalent full-time Lev
Their version£7,395
Grantham College
Grantham · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above.
Their version£2,882
Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
They ask for: Standard entry to this course requires one reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including English is requi
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Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
They ask for: Standard entry to this course requires one good reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. 4 GCSEs at grade 5/B are required including
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Nottingham College
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4-9. OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course at Merit level. Both options require a portfolio of evidence of media work. If yo
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Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Mansfield · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4-9 OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 course at Merit level. Both options require a portfolio of evidence of media work. If you
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East of England7

Hertford Regional College
Ware · 35 weeks
They ask for: To take this course you will need: at least 200 GCSE entry points with a minimum of 5 GCSEs. These must include a Grade 4 in English and a Grade 3 in maths alte
Their version£2,882
Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and preferably maths and an arts or media based subject or Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma. In order to be o
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSE at grade 4 or above - Mandatory: English and Maths Preferred: Art Graphics Computer studies/IT Media studies.
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: n GCSE English � grade 3 No previous knowledge of audio production is required, but you need to ha
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Luton Sixth Form College
Luton · 2 years
They ask for: In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: n GCSE English � grade 4 No previous knowledge of Journalism is required but you need to have a st
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One Sixth Form College
Ipswich · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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West Herts College
Watford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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London6

Croydon College
Croydon · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 4 and maths at grade 4 as a minimum. You will also need to show an
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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London South East Colleges
Bromley · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4/A* - C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based quali
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Morley College
London · 35 weeks
They ask for: No prior study of media technology is necessary but applicants will normally have a range of achievement at Level 2 in GCSEs (in English and Maths) or equivalen
Their version£2,882
New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,882 to £4,670
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£2,882

South East5

Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least five GCSEs grades 9-4. Must be able to evidence that you have a keen interest in media practice.
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Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR A relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including G
Their versionFree
South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR A relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including G
Their versionFree
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 and above including a 4 in English Language
Their version£2,882

North East4

New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,888

South West2

Salisbury Sixth Form College
Salisbury · 23 months
They ask for: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above.
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Yeovil College
Yeovil · 144 hours
They ask for: 4 GCSE's grade 4 or above including English and Maths or equivalent.
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