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Media Production

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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Course summary

Get practical training in TV and radio. Pitch to industry professionals and go live on air in our award-winning radio. Join a course which best prepares you for a career in the industry.

There’s never been a better time to get into content creation – we’re watching, listening, making and broadcasting more media than ever before. This course will give you the practical skills to join this expanding industry and make engaging content for TV, radio, podcasts, social and online.

Taught by experienced experts, using fantastic facilities, you’ll develop and pitch ideas to industry practitioners and undertake placements to build your network. Our students have taken advantage of our relationships with BBC, Capital FM, Sunderland AFC, Tyne Tees Television, Made in Tyne and Wear, and various production companies as well as our very own internationally award-winning Spark Sunderland.

Graduate with a degree that shows off your specialism. In your final year you can choose from: BA (Hons) Media Production, BA (Hons) Media Production (TV) or BA (Hons) Media Production (Radio).

If you have previously studied an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or started a degree elsewhere in a relevant subject you may gain direct entry to join this course at Stage 2 or 3.

Modules

Course Modules

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Assessment method

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 13 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:
HP63
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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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:
HP63
Institution code:
S84
Campus name:
Sir Tom Cowie Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
120-104

Scottish Higher
BBBCC

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language; or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

If you have previously studied an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or started a degree elsewhere in a relevant subject you may gain direct entry to join this course at Stage 2 or 3.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: If you have previously studied an HNC, HND, Foundation Degree or started a degree elsewhere in a relevant subject you may gain direct entry to join this course at Stage 2 or 3. https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/media/undergraduate-media-production/#fees-and-reqs

Additional entry requirements

Interview
Interview may be required

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.

Committed to supporting and nurturing all talented students. We believe a diverse student body benefits everyone. Our recruitment and application process is designed to encourage applicants with the potential to study with us.
Our admissions policy considers your personal circumstances and the educational context in which your achievements have been made. You could receive a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS tariff points, depending on your individual circumstances and the course you select

Learn more on the University of Sunderland website

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

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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.

Additional fee information

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