Media - National Extended Diploma (Direct Entry to year 2)

You will study a range of units providing you with the opportunity to explore a variety of different fields of multimedia journalism, e-publishing, radio, film and television. The units you will study could include:

• Preparing a career in the media industry

• Production for UK TV

• Audio-visual promos

• Scriptwriting for media products

• UK radio broadcasting

• Talk and music radio production

• Radio drama production

• Planning and pitching an audio-visual media product

• Audio-visual advertising media

• Print-based advertising media

• Planning and pitching an audio media product

• Producing an audio media product

• Social media products

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 qualifications you might need the skills at Level 2 in order to enrol onto the Level 3.

All units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. You must pass each unit to achieve the Diploma qualification at the end of the course. Students are also required to undertake examinations in Essential (Functional) Skills English and Maths. This course is hard work and challenging, deadlines must always be met, units must be passed, it is also creative, fun and very rewarding.

Higher Education such as a BA (hons) degree in Media, Film and Television or Journalism or employment

The Advanced Learner Loan is available for this course