What Is the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media?

The Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media is a 360 guided learning hour (GLH) qualification. Pearson describes it as equivalent in size to one International A Level. Its purpose is to lets learners study Creative Media alongside other fields, with progression to a range of higher education courses.

Mandatory assessment units

Learners complete A1: Skills Development and A2: Responding to a Brief. Pearson’s Issue 5 specification sets the unit order, GLH and assessment conditions. Learners must meet the requirements for the mandatory assessment units to achieve the qualification.

The A2: Responding to a Brief unit is a Pearson Set Assignment (PSA): Pearson sets the task and the centre assesses the work. Other units use internally set assessments. Follow the unit’s own instructions when planning the teaching and assessment sequence.

Plan from the specification

Compare this size with the Foundation Diploma and return to the full Creative Media overview. For official requirements, use Pearson’s Issue 5 specification and the current qualification page.