BA (Hons) Media Production at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Storytelling and communication shape our daily lives, influencing how we connect and engage with people, society and the world. If you want to tell the stories that make an impact, our Media Production degree will set you up for a successful career. You will build confidence in your creative practices and techniques, explore the topics that inspire you, understand media at national and global level, and establish yourself as an imaginative storyteller.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Media | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 8 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Media Production degree course features a core of practice-based modules where you will work with industry professionals shooting, recording and editing material in response to industry briefs and real work expectations. In this module you will develop key skills in moving image production that will support your practice-based work throughout your degree. You will learn mainly through workshops and weekly practical tasks. Teaching will cover the use of key equipment and introduce camera operation, camera blocking, visual language and basic lighting. You will apply these skills to different genres, styles, formats and scenarios. Modules include Moving Image Production, Editing, Media Industries, Production and Practice Management, Sound and Sound Design, Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context, Television Production, Podcasting, Media Placement, Factual Production.

Career pathways

Graduating students will be qualified to take up roles either in-house with one of the major broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Sky), with an independent producer (Kudos, Freemantle Media, Zodiak Media) or to set up their own company producing commercial and creative work for diverse clients. Our Media Production degree will provide a firm foundation for the following job roles:

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Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years; part-time: 8 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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