Media Production

A Brighton Media Production degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths, including roles such as a director, producer, scriptwriter or media researcher.

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

• Modules on the degree are outward-facing and industry-led, meaning you will be working on projects that reflect real industry practice.

• You’ll graduate with skills suited towards a range of career paths – from scriptwriting to directing production to editing.

• 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.

• Learn from a team of experts who bring real-life industry experience into the classroom.

• Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in the industry, and grow your portfolio and network.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Media Production
Brighton is a city with creativity at its heart, making it the perfect setting to study Media Production. From independent film festivals to screenings and exhibitions, 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 opportunities 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 film.

Year 1
You’ll build core creative and technical skills across filmmaking, digital and web media, production management and video and sound editing. You will learn how media industries work, collaborate on real production briefs and explore how audiences engage with content. You’ll also develop and pitch your own ideas.

Core modules
Introduction to Filmmaking
Digital and Web Media Design
Media Industries
Production and Practice Management
Video and Sound Editing
Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context

Year 2
You will deepen your production skills through hands-on TV studio work, podcast creation, factual filmmaking and promotional video projects. You’ll also explore narrative and genre theory, gain industry experience through a four-week placement and develop the professional skills needed to produce compelling stories across multiple platforms.

Core modules
Television Production
Podcasting
Media Placement
Factual Production
Genre and Narrative
Promotional Video Production

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 will specialise in your chosen area of media production while building a professional portfolio and completing a major independent project.

Core modules
Post-Production Effects
Global Challenges
Online Portfolio
Futures of Media Work
Final Project