Quick Summary
Equivalent to 3 A Levels with UCAS points, a strong foundation for engineering degrees or higher technical apprenticeships
The 315-hour placement puts you in a real engineering or manufacturing environment, building technical skills employers value highly
Strong route into media production degrees, broadcast apprenticeships, or direct entry into junior creative or technical roles.
What is this T-Level?
IN A NUTSHELL
The Media, Broadcast and Production T Level is for 16–19 year olds who want to work in television, radio, film, digital media, or the wider creative production industries.
It covers both the creative and technical aspects of media production, from writing and directing to camera operation, post-production, and broadcast technology. The industry placement gives you real exposure to how professional productions work.
It carries UCAS points and is growing in recognition among universities offering media, film, and broadcast production degrees.
The UK's creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy. This T Level is relatively new but growing in recognition, especially with regional broadcasters, production companies, and creative agencies.
You will enter the media industry or university with a real production portfolio and documented professional experience most applicants won't have, the kind of practical credibility that makes you stand out from day one in one of the most competitive creative sectors.
About the course
1. Core Component
Media industry overview: TV, radio, film, digital, and games
Production planning: scripting, scheduling, budgeting, and pre-production
Camera, audio, and lighting techniques
Post-production: editing, sound design, and visual effects basics
Media law, copyright, and ethical standards
Audience, distribution, and the business of media
2. Occupational Specialism
TV and Film Production
Radio and Audio Production
Post-Production and Visual Effects
Interactive Media and Games
Live Events and Broadcast
(Specialism availability depends on your college or training provider.)
3. Industry Placement
A minimum of 315 hours (roughly 45 working days) with a real employer. Not optional, it is a required part of the qualification.
Written exams covering media theory, industry knowledge, and production principles
Employer-set project: a real production brief set by a media industry employer
Portfolio of practical production work demonstrating technical and creative skills
Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* grading (similar to BTEC)
This could suit you if…
You are passionate about media, film, TV, or creative production
You want both creative and technical skills in your qualification
You want real production experience before university or employment
You are self-motivated and able to drive creative projects forward
You want to build a portfolio during your course
Production planning — scripting, scheduling, budgeting, and managing all pre-production requirements
Technical production skills — operating cameras, audio equipment, lighting rigs, and broadcast technology
Post-production and editing — using editing software and post-production workflows to create polished final outputs
Creative storytelling — developing narrative ideas, scripts, and visual concepts for different formats and audiences
Media industry knowledge — understanding how the TV, radio, film, and digital media industries are structured and financed
Professional production practice — meeting deadlines, working in teams, and operating to industry standards on real briefs
Employment
Runner or production assistant
Junior video editor or assistant editor
Camera assistant or operator
Audio technician or sound assistant
Social media content producer
Broadcast technician
Junior producer or researcher
Post-production coordinator (with experience)
Apprenticeships
Broadcast and production apprenticeships are available through ScreenSkills and major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. These are competitive but T Level graduates with placement experience are increasingly well placed for them.
University
Film Production BA
Television Production BA
Media Production BA
Broadcast Journalism BA
Digital Media Production BSc
Animation BA
Games Design and Production BA
Note: not all universities accept T Levels yet. Always check individual university entry requirements before applying.
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