| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-20 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-01-20 | 2023-10-15 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BA Media Production program provides a comprehensive foundation in filmmaking, media studies, and communication history. Students learn filmmaking techniques, develop analytical skills, and explore the social and cultural significance of media through core modules and specialized electives. The program culminates in a final-year dissertation and collaborative portfolio, preparing graduates for careers in the media and creative industries.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Year 1
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Year 2
- Film Form
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- History of Hollywood Cinema
- Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
- Media Methods
- Exploring Post-production Practices
- Year 3
- Intermediate Techniques (Creative Industries)
- Representing Reality, Disclosing Truth, and Capturing the Everyday
- Television and Factual Production
- From the alphabet to the internet: a history of communication
- Screening Genders
- Music and Sound for Media
- Collaborative Creative Project
- Year 4
- Advanced Technique
- Screen Production Project 1: Planning and Pre-production
- Screen Production Project 2: Filming and Post-production
- The Future of the Arts
- Work-Based Learning (Media Production)
- Dissertation (Media Production)
- Collaborative Portfolio (Media Production)
Other:
- Students who require Foundation Year study will register on the Media Studies with Foundation Year programme.
- Upon successful completion with a score of 50% or above you will progress directly onto BA Media Production.
- The foundation year has been designed to prepare you for entry on the degree.
Fees & funding
UK International How much is it? Tuition fees £9,250 per year The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI). Additional costs you may have to pay Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. One you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us. You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,227 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income. Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left University and earn more than £25,000 per year. How much is it? Tuition fees £16,500 per year Additional costs you may have to pay Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. Discounts are available for International students.
