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Media Production (with Foundation Year)

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Awarded by:
Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)
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Course summary

This degree has been developed in close collaboration with our partners in the media industry. We develop media products that are to industry standards, taking the course beyond standard lecture-based study.

You will:

  • Use a range of Studio areas from audio recording and postproduction to a large TV studio and gallery for professional productions

  • Have access to AVID accredited training along with Davinci Blackmagic resolve accredited training

  • Collaborate with the Wrexham based large music festival FOCUS Wales as well as NHS projects and theatre Cymru

  • Become part of our student community, leading the Media Production YouTube channel sessions, which feature a mixture of live sessions with high profile individuals as well as local bands and performers

  • Obtain a wide range of skills and master numerous technologies and techniques in media to enhance your portfolio and prepare you for various media roles

  • Be taught by industry practitioners who have a great depth of lecturing experience bringing this into the studio delivery

Modules

Course Modules

YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)

  • Study Skills for Success (Core)

  • Collaborative Practice (Core)

  • A Day in the Life (Core)

  • Media Studio Essentials (Optional)

  • Media Production - Screen (Optional)

  • Media Production - Sound and Music (Optional)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)

In year two, you will look at and use the various technology that is used to create media. You will gain a hands-on opportunity to use the studios and various production places.

MODULES

  • Introduction to Audio Skills

  • Introduction to Screen Skills

  • Introduction to Podcasting

  • Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio)

  • Stock Media Asset Design

  • Media Production

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)

In year three, there will be a focus on more advanced industry relevant components to give you the tools to create exciting media outputs.

MODULES

  • Studio Design Standards

  • Visual Effects

  • Audio for Screen Media

  • Creative Futures

  • Research Methods

  • Digital Story Telling

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)

In year four, you will be working in teams and engaging in single projects to create industry relevant media pieces.

MODULES

  • Dissertation

  • Project

  • Post-Production

  • Client Collaboration

  • Creative Futures

  • Emergent Media Techniques

Assessment method

There are a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating media productions, blogs, podcasts, work-based learning, portfolios, reports and presentations.

In addition to lectures and workshops, students on this course are encouraged to explore this vital facility for their own projects to enhance and support learning and development.

All assessments are project-based.

Teaching and Learning

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.

Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Wrexham (Main Campus)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
MPFY
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
MPFY
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
EEE-DDD

UCAS Tariff
48-72

Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed.

The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.

Scottish Higher

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

AS

Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Access to HE Diploma

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Scottish Advanced Higher

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP-MM

Extended Project

Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*-E

We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP-MPP

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

48-72 UCAS Tariff points

Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Each application received is considered in the wider context of the applicant’s background and experience, considering the personal statement, reference, predicted grades and any other information provided.. The offer made will reflect the individual applicant’s circumstances, and this is continued throughout the admissions process; when results are received, we’ll consider these personal circumstances again and, where possible, be flexible with confirming an applicant's place.

Learn more on the Wrexham University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790

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

If your course includes a full year placement (which may be referred to as Placement Year, Industrial Placement, Industry Placement or similar), then you will pay a reduced fee for that year, please see https://wrexham.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/ for further information.

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