Media, Broadcast & Production

T Level

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Course Overview

The T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production is your gateway to a dynamic and creative career in the media industry. This hands-on course goes beyond the classroom, giving you real-world experience in everything from planning podcasts and filming on-location to editing marketing videos and managing live streams. You’ll learn how media content is researched, scripted, produced, and delivered across TV, film, social media, gaming, and more.

The course covers both creative and technical skills, including lighting, camera operation, sound, editing, and production management. Why choose this course? You’ll gain valuable work experience through strong industry links with media companies, use specialist equipment like professional cameras and lighting kits in our advanced broadcast studio, and learn from expert teachers with real industry backgrounds. Whether you want to enter the workforce, start an apprenticeship, or continue with higher education, this course prepares you to succeed in the fast-paced media world.

ASSESSMENT

Technical Qualification: 80% (100% External Assessment)
Industry Placement: 20%
Awarding Body: Pearson Edexcel

COURSE CONTENT

Over two years, you’ll gain:

Core knowledge of how the media industry works, including roles, responsibilities, legal frameworks, and how content reaches audiences

Technical skills in video, audio and digital production, from storyboarding to final edit

Communication and teamwork, essential for working in high-pressure, creative environments

Experience of real-world media projects, including a substantial work placement with an employer in the media industry

Confidence in using industry-standard equipment and software

Units include:

Documentary

Factual

Content Creation

Marketing Campaign

Fictional Filmmaking

Live Studio Broadcasting

BEGIN – IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

If you’re passionate about media, film, TV, YouTube, gaming, or digital content—and love being creative, telling stories, or working with others—this T Level could be for you. Whether you’ve tried video editing, TikToks, photography, or drama, this course will help you turn that interest into a career. All you need is curiosity, creativity, and a good attitude to learning—no prior experience required.

BELONG – WHY STUDY THIS WITH US?

Across two years, you’ll explore how the media industry works and gain hands-on experience in pre-production, filming, editing, and live broadcasting. You’ll study audiences, regulation, diversity, and digital platforms, then put your skills into practice using professional equipment. A 45-day industry placement gives you invaluable real-world experience, helping you build your CV, portfolio, and career contacts.

BEYOND – WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?

This T Level is your launchpad into the creative industries. You’ll leave with a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 3 A Levels), a portfolio of professional media work, and the confidence to progress into university, apprenticeships, or media careers such as content creator, editor, broadcast technician, or researcher.

industry placement

Industry placement is a mandatory part of the T Level course and full certification of the T Level will not be possible without completing the industry placement. The industry placement is substantially longer than the traditional work experience and so should be significantly beneficial to you and the employer. You are expected to gain substantial technical training as required through your industry placement.

What is an Industry Placement?
The T Level course is focused on developing practical workplace skills that will support progression on to further education or employment.

The course has a compulsory Industry Placement of 315 hours (45 days) that must be completed over the 2 years to pass the overall qualification.
How do I complete an Industry Placement?
Minimum of 1 day off timetable each week to attend a placement or complete the placement in week blocks planned around lesson delivery.

Part-time work can count towards placement hours if in a role that is appropriate and related.
How we will support you
1.5 hour session with our college T Level Industry Placement Co-ordinator each week to develop employability skills to help you thrive in the workplace.

T Level Industry Placement Co-ordinator will support your search for a meaningful placement and will complete all of the relevant documents.

College will help with DBS checks and travel expenses.

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