BA Wildlife Media
About this course
BA (Hons) Wildlife Media is a photography degree centred on technical and narrative approaches to natural history storytelling. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes field trips to regional landscapes and habitats, along with public showcases and exhibitions of student work. The first year covers foundational technical processes and collaborative working through Media Craft Skills, Developing Photography Practice, Cultural Contexts, Naturalist Skills, Communicating the Natural World, and Collaborative Brief. The second year focuses on non-fiction production and media applications through Documentary, Interpreting Animal Behaviour for Media, Wildlife Photography, Natural History Filmmaking, Professional Development, and Theory & Research Methods. The final year involves independent practical and investigative work culminating in the Graduate Project, Minor Project, The Application of Media in Conservation, Festival and Exhibition, and Research Project.
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Entry requirements
104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. A-levels: BCC-BBC. T-levels: P (C+) – M. All subjects are accepted for entry to this course. Access to HE: 15 Credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit. Scottish Highers: BBBC - BBBA. Irish LC Highers: B1, B2x3 – B1x3, B2. Alternative routes: If you don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year. Selection criteria: As part of the application and selection process, we are looking for your commitment to Wildlife Media. In your personal statement, you should demonstrate your motivation for choosing this course and reflect upon any experience you have gained. All places are offered subject to successful interview and portfolio. Please prepare your portfolio carefully to show evidence of your creativity in the areas you are interested in and what you consider to be your best work. There is no one, ideal portfolio and we are used to looking at the work of students from many different courses and colleges. Although we want to see your work, we are more interested in meeting you and giving you the opportunity at interview to express your passion and commitment for Wildlife Media.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 11%
- North West: 54%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Media Craft Skills
- Developing Photography Practice
- Cultural Contexts
- Naturalist Skills
- Communicating the Natural World
- Collaborative Brief
- Documentary
- Interpreting Animal Behaviour for Media
- Wildlife Photography
- Natural History Filmmaking
- Professional Development
- Theory & Research Methods
- Graduate Project
- Minor Project
- The Application of Media in Conservation
- Festival and Exhibition
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Wildlife Media at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £17,000 after 3 years, £19,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £24,500. The £19,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Wildlife Media at University of Cumbria do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Wildlife Media at University of Cumbria?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Wildlife Media at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Wildlife Media at University of Cumbria?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.