BA Media Production
Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualific
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, combining critical analysis with practical media production for television, radio, podcasting, and digital platforms. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Design & Creative Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a live project module in which students respond to briefs set by external clients. A television studio module prepares students for a Major Project completed in the final year.
Modules
- Television Skills
- Radio & Podcast Production
- Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
- Creative Production 1
- Community and Industry Collaboration
- Documentary & Features
- Creative Production 2
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
- Comedy in Media and Popular Culture
- Fandoms and Subcultures
- Television Studio
- Creating Compelling Content
- Digital Storytelling
- Radio Documentary and Podcast Production
- Commercial Photography
- Emotion, Media and Culture
- Climate Change, Media Work, and You
- Television From Small Screens to Smart Screens
- Graphic Design
- PR Campaign Planning
- Digital Creators Lab: Media and Journalism
- Exploring PR, social media and influencers
- Live Music and Media
- Live Radio Production
- Major Project Preparation
- Major Project - Hybrid
- Major Project - Production
- Understanding Social Media: Practices, Cultures and Debates
- Digital Futures
- Creative Camera
- Radio Station
- Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
- Audience and User Experience
- Gender, Sexuality and the Body
- Race, Media and Culture
- Popular Music Narratives
- Media Production Company
- Communication in Action
- Feature Writing for News Media