This document provides an overview of the BTEC Media Studies course. It explains that students will study and explore many aspects of the media through coursework rather than exams. Students can complete a Certificate, equivalent to 2 GCSEs, or a Diploma, equivalent to 4 GCSEs. The course is made up of core units that all students complete and specialist units in areas like video production, audio production, and reviewing computer games. Students are assessed on their coursework portfolio and can achieve a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION for each unit.