Media - Creative Digital Media Production

Applications Open: 3 November 2025 at 9.00am

Applications Close: 31 January 2026 at 5.00pm

Entry Requirements: At least five GCSE's at grade 4 or above. In addition, you will need to achieve specific subject entry requirements for all subjects.

How to Apply - September 2026 entry

Applications will open on Applicaa on 3 November 2025. Please refer to our Course Guide which lists subjects available along with entry criteria - this can be found on our website under Sixth Form Admissions along with our Admissions Policy. Please note our Course Guide for 2025 entry is currently displayed, Course Guide for 2026 will be available shortly.

If you need advice on Sixth Form courses or completing an application, please email sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk or phone 01892 527444.

When applying students MUST enter three subject choices PLUS a reserve - in preference order - one being first choice and four being the reserve.
Please do not enter a fifth choice. Please note some subjects cannot be studied together - these are indicated on the relevant subject page and also in the Course Guide.

Internal Applicants to Sixth Form (current St Gregory’s students)

Our current students will join a Sixth Form Taster Day in September 2025, this is an opportunity to experience Sixth Form subjects and lessons.

All students will receive ongoing support and guidance with the online application process through discussions with dedicated members of staff, subject leaders and members of the Sixth Form team. Students will also receive a session with an external Careers Advisor.

External Applicants to Sixth Form

External applicants will be required to submit their applications via Applicaa using the link provided on the school website on 3 November 2026.

External applicants will also need to complete a Sixth Form Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if they are Catholic or 'Looked After' children. This can be found on the school website under Learn/Sixth Form/Sixth Form Admissions - Supplementary Information Form 2025-26. This must be returned to sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk by the closing date.

Prospective students may be invited into school for a meeting with the Sixth Form team.

This course provides a coherent introduction to the study of Creative Digital Media Production. Learners develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects. This qualification is designed to provide a technical introduction to digital content publishing. Learners develop skills in areas such as digital magazine production, image manipulation techniques and coding for web-based media.

BTECs embody a fundamentally learner centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. The course focuses on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education.

Learners take two mandatory units (50% of the marks):

• digital media skills

• digital magazine production

In addition, learners take three units from a choice of nine (50% of the marks). Optional units will introduce learners to sector specialist areas, including working in particular environments, and will link with relevant technical roles. The optional units cover areas such as:

• web and app production

• writing copy

• digital photography and image manipulation

• graphics and layout

The course is externally assessed for the mandatory Digital Media Skills unit (33%) and internally assessed and subject to external standards verification for the other 3 units. Learners are given the opportunity to:

• demonstrate practical and technical skills

• complete realistic tasks to meet specific briefs or particular purposes

• write up the findings of their own research

• use case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations

• carry out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes.

GCSE English grade 4 or above; GCSE Computing or Creative iMedia at grade 4 or above is preferable.

Careers – The Media industry is a significant employer both in the UK and internationally. This qualification can lead to an apprenticeship or employment in roles such as junior content producer, web coordinator and digital assistant.