BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Media Production is an undergraduate degree in the Film Studies subject area focusing on practical screen and audio creation. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The curriculum incorporates software tools from industry partners such as Blackmagic Design and AVID, providing opportunities for professional accreditation. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to Screen Skills, Audio Skills in Context, Podcasting, and Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio). Year two advances technical competence via Postproduction for Audio and Visual Media, Project and Platform, Visual Effects, and Audio for Screen Media. The final year centers on independent and collaborative output through Dissertation, Music and Sound Design for Film, Practical Project, and Client Collaboration.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the degree are for at least 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. If you do not meet the entry requirements for the three-year bachelors degree you should consider the four-year degree.
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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 5%
- Wales: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 30%
Modules
- Introduction to Screen Skills
- Audio Skills in Context
- Podcasting
- Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio)
- Stock Media Asset Design
- Media Production
- Postproduction for Audio and Visual Media
- Project and Platform
- Visual Effects
- Audio for Screen Media
- Research Methods
- Digital Story Telling
- Dissertation
- Music and Sound Design for Film
- Practical Project
- Client Collaboration
- Emergent Media Techniques
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £26,000. The £21,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What grades do I need for BA Media Production at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Media Production at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.