Level 3 Diploma in Media Production: Radio, TV and Print

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Do you want to create the content people listen to, watch and read every day? Step into the fast-moving world of media production and start building the skills to tell stories across radio, TV and print. Explore how ideas become professional media products, working across different platforms and formats. From producing radio shows and filming for TV to creating content for print and digital, you’ll gain hands-on experience that reflects the pace and creativity of the industry. With media continuing to evolve across platforms and audiences, this two-year course is your starting point for a career in a dynamic and influential sector.

This course gives you the chance to create, produce and collaborate on a wide range of media projects that mirror real industry practice. Throughout the course, you’ll build both creative and technical skills while developing your own voice as a content creator. You will develop skills in: • Print Production • Video editing • Photography • Production Management • Radio Production • TV Studio Production • Journalism You’ll also gain valuable industry insight through employer engagement and work experience opportunities, helping you understand how the media industry operates and where your skills can take you.

You will learn through practical lessons in our modern digital studios and be assessed through multiple projects that will build your creative skills. Your final project each year will be the main basis of your grade, giving you the chance to showcase the skills you’ve developed. Throughout the year you will also complete regular assessments, providing you with detailed feedback to help you improve your skills and knowledge.

To study at Level 3, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best 6 GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths. You will also be required to show a portfolio of work when you apply. In instances where little or no portfolio and/or performance experience is shown, we will guide you towards the best course to help you build your portfolio and develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at higher levels. Achieving a Level 3 qualification will improve your future earning potential and career choices. It also allows you to progress to Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeships, and Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead to roles like Advanced Technician or Skilled Supervisor at Level 3, and eventually to management or professional status as you continue your studies.

By the end of your course, you’ll be ready to take your first steps into the world of media production. This course opens the door to a range of creative careers, including: • Radio production • TV and film production • Journalism • Content creation • Publishing • Digital media You may progress to higher education at a range of universities or prestigious film/media schools across the country. Previous students have undertaken courses in areas such as journalism, TV and film production, media and communication studies, and more. You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in the art industry in a diverse range of creative careers.