This is a two year course, worth the equivalent of at least three A levels. It will be recognised by universities for entry into Higher Education and by employers as a good sign of readiness for employment, particularly in the Creative and Media areas.

Students will need at least five grade A-C at GCSE, including English Language, as well as a keen interest in media production. The course will cover the material from the A level Media course and in addition, students will be asked to consider taking another A-level, for which they are appropriately qualified. This could be another creative subject or something to broaden their studies such as a language or humanities subject or even a science.

The course will also aim to ensure that students use of English, Maths and ICT have reached acceptable standards for employment. As part of the course, students will also undertake an extended project, which may take a variety of forms, and complete a minimum of ten days of relevant work experience.