Journalism (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma) — Full-time
Course outline
This course is perfect if you have a passion for writing or blogging about the things you love, and an interest in social media, digital layout, interview techniques, video and photography.
You’ll learn skills including writing copy, online media, photography, design and video journalism. You’ll be introduced to the 24-hour news culture, the need to be first at the scene, immersed in the story and, most importantly, bringing the news to life. Along with the transferable skills you’ll develop, the course will help focus your career and future study aspirations.
You can expect a fast-paced, creative and rewarding course delivered in our excellent facilities, including a TV studio. You’ll also get to complete various assessments throughout your study, with live briefs and an end of year show to give you a fantastic opportunity to get noticed. You will complete 90 credits in Year 1 and gain a standalone qualification. On successful completion of this, you will progress into Year 2 to gain the full Extended Diploma.
You can view the fantastic works of our Media, Photography & Performance students on our showcase website run by our media faculty team.
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Location:
111 Canal Street
Nottingham NG1 7HB |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C027006 / Q027011 |
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| Qualification | BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Journalism |
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| Duration | 2 years |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Entry requirements | 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 and maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). |
| Teaching & assessment | Assessment is coursework-based. You will be asked to undertake a number of exciting and creative projects including writing for web, documentary filmmaking, creating podcasts, producing shows in our TV and radio studios, and documenting the world around you through photography. |
| Progression | Choose to follow with further study at degree level in journalism or media, such as our foundation degree in TV & Film Production, and top-up degree in Digital Media Design. Career opportunities include: photo journalist, writer, video producer, music editor, magazine editor, blogger/citizen journalist. |
| Additional information | Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more! If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information. |
Media Lecturer Rob Hitchen
Our hands-on courses are aligned with careers which means our students regularly put the skills they learn into practice.
Media Lecturer Rob Hitchen talks about the newly built Digital Media Centre based at the City Hub, which features future ready technology providing our students with the experience, knowledge and professional skills ready for when they enter the media industry.