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Media Production

BA (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · 09/2025 · UndergraduateUniversity Centre WISE (UCWISE)
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University of Gloucestershire

Course options

2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Our BA (Hons) Media Production degree is designed to develop your skills and understanding of creative industries. You will be challenged to create content for film, television, social media and corporate media, whilst developing skills in lighting, audio, post-production and photography.

You will develop a thorough knowledge of the various practices and structures that have developed across a range of countries and cultures. You will learn about the interconnectedness of media texts and contexts, the evolution of different genres, aesthetic traditions and forms and how media and communication can be understood in relation to technological change.

Our flexible study programme, involving workshop and project-based study, will help you develop into a professional who is ready to enter industry. We have strong links with industry and as a student you will benefit from guest lectures and workshops from a range of local media companies including Happy Hour Productions and Offspring Films. We also have links with local clients for whom we regularly create content, including a number of Bristol-based charities.

Part-time routes are available. For more information, please email HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk

Open Days
Why not visit one of our Campuses for an Open Day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and Student Ambassadors. To register interest please go to our website: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/open-events

If you are interested in playing for one of our academies please contact HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk and we will pass your details to the appropriate Coaching staff

GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:

Editor
Director
Camera Operator
Digital Influencer
Media Content Creator
Creative Industry Sector

Modules

Year 1

Introduction to Media, Culture & Society,
Fundamental Production Skills,
Media Law & Ethics,
Professional Portfolio,
Media Countercultures & Experimental Practices,

Year 2

Working with a Client,
Developing Skills through Practice,
The Role of Media in Culture & Society,
Media Formats,
Collaborative Production,

Year 3

Dissertation / Final Major Project,
Media Enterprise,
Sport Documentary Techniques,
Broadcast Media,
Live Sports Reporting

Assessment method

Coursework, Practical assignments and presentations

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
MP01
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
MP01
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Transcript of results to enable you to Progress to the year applied for

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required. When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country and to arrange all your funding for your tuition fees and your living costs. Please follow this link for more details about your visa requirements: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 80 points

This can be achieved from a variety of qualifications including A Levels, Diploma's, Access To HE and Scottish Highers. GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)
GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

English language requirements

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required.

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9000Year 1
Northern Ireland£9000Year 1
Scotland£9000Year 1
Wales£9000Year 1
Channel Islands£9000Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9000Year 1
EU£13750Year 1
International£13750Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

We offer a International Bursary which will reduce the tuition fee to £10,000 each year. We also offer a EU Bursary which will bring your fees in line with Home Students. Please go to: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/finance/bursaries-scholarships for more information.

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