BA Creative Media Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) in Creative Media Arts is an undergraduate degree centred on the Creative Arts Practice subject area. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose to study for either three or four years full-time, with an optional work-based placement year included in the programme structure. The first year introduces foundational collaborative research and media theory through compulsory modules such as Creativity and Collaboration, Space, Place and Experience: Moving Image, Interactivity and Sound, and Storytelling: Photography and Web Media. Year 2 expands into contemporary media convergence and research preparation with compulsory modules including Convergent Media: Extended Realities and Audiences, Research and Synthesis, Media Frontiers: Exploring Creative Technologies, and Work-Based Placement Learning. Optional choices in the first two years cover areas such as screen production design, visual effects, and camera skills. The final year focuses on independent execution through compulsory modules like Major Project Explorations, Major Project, and Research Project, alongside optional professional launch modules.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD in a creative subject. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. This course focuses on transferable skills across media, so applicants should have a good portfolio of practical work that could include still images, short films and/or interactive work. We ask applicants to focus on examples of work about which they feel passionate and which demonstrates their personal interests. We also ask that applicants present a short essay to demonstrate their written and reflective skills, although this is optional. Applicants will be selected for interview. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- 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: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 48%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Creativity and Collaboration
- Space, Place and Experience: Moving Image, Interactivity and Sound
- Storytelling: Photography and Web Media
- Media Explorations
- Screen 1: Production Design for the Screen
- Screen 1: Visual Effects and Animation
- Screen 1: Working with Actors
- Convergent Media: Extended Realities and Audiences
- Research and Synthesis
- Media Frontiers: Exploring Creative Technologies
- Work-Based Placement Learning
- Culture, Power and Creativity in the Media Arts
- Screen 2: Camera and Lighting Skills
- Screen 2: Identities: Race, Class and Gender in Film and Television
- Screen 2: Short Form Film and Video
- Scriptwriting for Media
- Transmedia Sound
- Major Project Explorations
- Major Project
- Research Project
- Professional Launchpad
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design.
What do graduates of BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster?
90% 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 Arts at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark for the purposes of indicating courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Does BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Creative Media Arts at University of Westminster?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.