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27 Jun 2026, 08:00
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Course summary
In today’s evolving media landscape, digital and technical mediums play a crucial role across industries such as TV and radio production, advertising, journalism, and PR.
Our Media Production course is tailored to provide you with the technical expertise and practical skills essential for thriving in this dynamic sector. By combining hands-on experience with a solid understanding of technical principles, you will be well-prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing industry. Join us to develop the knowledge, confidence, and abilities to achieve your dream career in media production.
The course employs a block teaching method, allowing you to focus intensively on one subject at a time, making learning engaging and manageable.
With access to state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll elevate your production skills using audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production spaces, multi-camera TV studios, and green screen capabilities. These resources are designed to support the creation of outstanding content and provide all the tools you need to succeed.
Graduates from this course have pursued diverse careers, working as camera operators, producers, photographers, technical operators, and broadcast engineers at companies such as Endemol, Lime Pictures, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and the BBC.
Modules
Course Modules
Year one
Block 1: Film and Photography Capture
Block 2: Radio and TV Studio Production
Block 3: Introduction to Digital Design
Block 4: Commercial Content Production
Year two
Block 1: Film and Photography Techniques
Block 2: Live Digital Broadcast
Block 3: Immersive and Experiential Design
Block 4: Creative Enterprise
Year three
Block 1: Creative Image Production OR Short Film Production
Block 2: Creative Content Programming
Block 3/4: Portfolio Project
Block 3/4: UX and Interactive Media OR Post-Production and Editing
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Leicester Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- D26
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- D26
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 104
from at least two A-levels or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
A levelBCC
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 15 Pass: 30
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.
Here at DMU we welcome all applications, no matter what your background. To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application we consider more than just your grades–we take into account any challenges that you may have faced in your education. Contextual Offers will be offered to candidates who are in receipt of Free School Meals, who are Care Experienced or who are deemed to live in areas of low HE participation neighbourhoods (POLAR Quintiles 1 & 2).
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £16800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.
Course contact details
DMU Admissions
Email:admissions@dmu.ac.uk
Phone:0116 2078443
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH
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