Media, Broadcast & Production T Level
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College
Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
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.
Course Details
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
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Technical Qualification: 80% (100% External Assessment)
Industry Placement: 20%
Entry requirements
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.
Your next steps...
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.
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