How Many Units Are in Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Creative Media?
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Creative Media has four qualification sizes, each with a fixed set of mandatory assessment units. The structure uses assessment units rather than one identical unit count across every size.
| Qualification | GLH | Mandatory units |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidiary Diploma | 360 | 2 |
| Foundation Diploma | 540 | 3 |
| Diploma | 720 | 4 |
| Extended Diploma | 1,080 | 6 |
All sizes include A1: Skills Development (270 GLH) and A2: Responding to a Brief (90 GLH). The Foundation Diploma and Extended Diploma also include A3: Creative Project (180 GLH). The Diploma adds B1: Personal Progression (90 GLH) and B3: Creative Industry Response (270 GLH). The Extended Diploma adds B1, B2: Personal Investigation (90 GLH) and B4: Extended Creative Industry Response (360 GLH).
Use the structure table in Pearson’s Issue 5 specification to confirm the sequence and assessment type. For a quick overview of each size, see the qualification guide and its guides to the Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma.