A Brighton Content Creation degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths, including roles such as social media manager, content editor, video editor, content strategist or podcast producer.
Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners throughout the course.
Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are as a creator; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.
Top reasons to choose this course
Content creation is a fast-growing industry and billion-dollar global market, so it’s an exciting area to work in!
You will graduate as a versatile creative with a range of skills and an experimental attitude which will open doors to a career in podcasting, production, social media, marketing and more.
The course moves with the times and is reactive to contemporary practices.
Our lecturers are practising content creators who bring their skills and experience to your learning.
Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.
Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community right in the centre of Brighton.
Why Brighton is a great place to study Content Creation
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Content Creation. From independent art galleries to media festivals, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to engage with the creative community.
Our long heritage in art, design and media education means you’ll be part of a diverse network of creatives, with access to exhibitions and industry connections that extend beyond the campus.
Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for music, design and fashion.
Year 1
You will develop the creative and technical skills needed to produce engaging digital content. You’ll also learn how to understand audiences and explore how culture and technology shape how content is created and shared. Alongside practical projects, you’ll gain research, presentation and professional skills to prepare you for a career in the creative industries.
Core modules
Introduction to Content Creation
Study Skills in the Creative Industries
Digital and Web Media Design
Content Creation for Social Media
Introduction to Visual Promotion
Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context
Year 2
You’ll apply your creative and technical skills to real-world projects, working with clients and organisations on live briefs as well as developing a professional portfolio. You’ll continue to build experience in producing different types of content while exploring how creativity can drive social change and sustainability.
Core modules
Content Creation – Live Project
Podcasting
Creative Enterprise in the Community
Developing a Content Creation Portfolio
Promotional Video Production
Social Media for Activist and Community Groups
Optional placement year
An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting, gain industry experience and build valuable contacts before returning for your final year.
Final year
You’ll refine your individual creative voice and prepare for your career in content creation through a major self-directed project and a professional portfolio. You’ll also gain real-world experience through a 10-week live project with an external organisation, putting your skills into practice and building valuable industry connections.
Core modules
Content Creation Futures
Digital Media Marketing and Innovation
Content Creation – Final Major Project
Professional Portfolio
Professional Practice
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:
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
Must meet all learning outcomes of Year 1
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirementshttps://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx
At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.
If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.
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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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.
Fees are payable each year and will increase annually in line with inflation.
Tuition fees for full-time UK / Home undergraduate students in academic year 2026–27
Annual course fees:
Honours degree £9,790
Placement year £1,958
Integrated foundation year (except the School of Business and Law) £9,790
Integrated foundation year in the School of Business and Law* £5,760*
*The £5,760 fee is for the foundation year only. Subsequent years are charged at the regulated undergraduate fee.
Many courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate.
Regulated fees:
Tuition fees for UK / Home students on undergraduate courses in England are set by the UK government and are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27 onwards, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation. The regulated fee will be £9,790 in academic year 2026–27 and £10,050 in academic year 2027–28 (subject to parliamentary approval).
Standard tuition fees for full-time international students in academic year 2026–27:
Classroom-based courses £17,796–19,692
Laboratory or studio-based courses £17,796–19,692
Placement year £1,958
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