BA Creative Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Creative Media Production, a film studies degree centred on media industries, broadcasting practices, and cultural production. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Design & Creative Practice, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Laboratory Techniques. The course incorporates negotiated practical projects, portfolio building, and a final-year major project focused on specialized creative outputs. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection, Creative Media In Context, Fundamentals Of Creative Media, and Sustainability, Society And Impact. The second year expands into collaborative and applied study through modules such as Collaborative Creative Industries Project, Media Production: Documentary, Media Production: Drama, and Art Trail. Students also choose from further second-year modules covering diverse topics like Colour & Print, Digital Journeys, and Audio Production. The final year centres on independent production and career preparation through Contextual And Critical Investigation, Final Major Project Of Creative Media Production, and Professional Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creative Cultures: Making, Research & Reflection
- Creative Media In Context
- Fundamentals Of Creative Media
- Sustainability, Society And Impact
- Collaborative Creative Industries Project
- Media Production: Documentary
- Media Production: Drama
- Art Trail
- Colour & Surface: Print, Texture & Material Exploration
- Creative Heritage
- Digital Journeys: Ux & Ui Design
- Experimental Formats
- Experimental Music And Sound Art
- Hybrid Production Methods
- Still Life Through The Lens
- Surround Sound And Multichannel Audio
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
- Contextual And Critical Investigation
- Final Major Project Of Creative Media Production
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £27,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA Creative Media Production at University of Staffordshire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.