Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate

Opening the doors to further study, University, apprenticeships and employment in the media industry.  The Cambridge Technical course in Digital Media gives learners an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences; learners will gain knowledge and understanding of the production processes and create a media product. Through this learners will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership.

Students are able to explore media industries and create coursework for an eclectic mix of media platforms including: television, radio, advertising, music video, film, social media, magazines and more.  This is a more practical based course which allows students to develop skills and build up a portfolio of media work to take into the media industry, or for a university course of study.  This course is more accessible for students and allows them to explore a range of media platforms. The qualification offers 6 units for students to study – two of these are exam based and gives the qualification equivalent to one A-level.  (Exam Board – OCR).

Other 4 units are coursework based where students will need to create different Media products from planning to distribution following industry procedures.

Students will need to choose between different briefing options and then decide with is the most suitable media product for it. This will help students to express their creativity and give them options to make choices according to their interests.

The Oakes Media department has excellent facilities such as a television studio, radio station, photography and sound equipment and a Mac suite.  Along with great facilities, students will take part in engaging and exciting lessons taught by innovative teachers.  Our teachers thrive on integrating practical work and theory based lessons for our students.

No previous media or technical skills are needed for this course, as you are taught everything you need to know to create media products.  The only thing you need is an open mind, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn more.

Future Opportunities:
Studying Media at Oakes College Cambridge allows you to create a portfolio of media work to take into the media industry for work or use to showcase for university.

The department encourages students to take work experience places in the media industry. We also recommend short courses, workshops and internships which will help develop our students’ skills further.

Media gives students the ability to work in the vast industry of media, however, it also creates the pathway towards a career in law, marketing, project management, politics, web design and more.

Entry Requirements:
To study this course students would normally be expected to achieve:

7 Higher Grades including:

  • Grade 4 (or above) for English and Maths
  • Grade 4 (or above) for other GCSE subjects
  • 1 BTEC (or equivalent) at Merit (or above) may be included within the 7 grades

This course is equivalent to one A-level.

Further information regarding this course can be downloaded below.

Juan Arroyo
Subject Lead for Media
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Digital Media Subject Information 2026