MA Media Production at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

Find out more and apply now This master's course is designed to equip you with the professional skills necessary to succeed in the digital media production industry, while grounding your knowledge in production theory. For those who already have industry experience, or are looking to change career path, the course provides the chance to learn additional skills and apply professional media practice to your existing resume.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media | Department: Media and Journalism | Duration: 1 year full-time; 18 months (including Professional Placement) full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of visual and audio mediums and their ongoing evolution. The course embeds professional practice throughout its curriculum, preparing you for careers across a range of digital media, including contemporary online platforms as well as established television and radio broadcasting. You will be encouraged to apply academic thinking to evaluate the current state of digital media, and critically reflect on your performance. Modules include Documentary and On Location Production, Research in Practice, Communities of Practice and Research, Storytelling techniques, Live Studio Production, Post-Production and Content Distribution, Collaborative Practice, Major Project.

Career pathways

The aim of our MA Media Production course is to prepare you for a career in the fast-paced world of media and broadcasting. Thanks to our outstanding facilities and reputation for producing work-ready, highly skilled graduates who are already proficient on industry-quality equipment, our students are sought after.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in media studies, media production, media communication, film and television studies, radio and audio courses, performing arts or theatre, public relations, journalism, English, creative writing and screen writing. Prior experience of work in television, radio, online content production or other media related areas is useful, but not essential. Your achievements should clearly demonstrate a keen interest in the field of media production and you are advised to read around the subject of media and to explore examples. Your application should demonstrate your ability to generate and develop ideas, as judged by the MA team. We welcome non-traditional applications, particularly from applicants with substantial professional or production experience. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). full-time, 1 year; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,630 a year (2027/28). full-time, 1 year; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 18 months (including Professional Placement) full-time

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