• Course Type
    16-19 Courses
  • Course Code
    CA201
  • Campus
    Twelve Quays
  • Start Date
    8th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

Fancy a career in the media industry? Have the creativity to create TV, film, radio and social media content? This T level transition programme is a step towards your exciting media career. It will allow you to gain an insight to how content is produced within the media industry as well as developing your employability, skills and knowledge to progress on to the T level Media, Broadcast and Production programme.

Liverpool City region has a thriving media hub offering many creative job opportunities across the full spectrum of media communications and production.

As part of your course you will also gain valuable practical on the job experience working with successful industry companies to give you the head start to your dream career.

  • Course Details

    This course has been designed to support students to gain the knowledge, skills, behaviours and work experience that you will need to be successful on the T Level — Media, Broadcast and Production qualification.

    Students can expect to:

    • Gain technical knowledge and practical skills
    • Undertake industry-based work experience
    • Develop relevant English, Maths and digital skills
    • Benefit from focused individual support and personal development
    • Access high quality facilities to support learning

    Students completing this T Level Transition Programme will also gain a Pearson BTEC level 2 Certificate in Creative Media Skills

    Units completed include:

    • Introduction to creative media methods and skills
    • Introduction to production techniques in creative media
    • Entry Guidelines

      • You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
      • If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study  and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
      • Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

      If you have any examples of your creative work please bring these to the informal discussion. You'll receive an invite to this after you've made your application. (this could be a sketchbook, photography work, iPad/tablet illustrations or animations, etc.)

      If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

    • Where can I progress to?

      This course is aimed at anyone interested in going on to study the Level 3 Creative Practitioner course or the T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production.

    • Assessment Methods

      Assessment will be through a variety of methods which could include practical activities, written activities or externally assessed content.

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