University Centre Calderdale College
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Creative Arts (Media Production) Foundation Degree
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 01/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Dean Clough Studio
Course summary
The Foundation Degree Creative Arts with Media Production is a hands-on course for students who want to create engaging digital content and develop practical production skills across a range of media platforms. The course focused on real-world media making, helping you build confidence from the ground up while developing a strong understanding of how ideas are planned, produced and refined for audiences.
At Level 4, you’ll develop essential digital and production skills, learning how to create short-form content and visual media while exploring the tools, techniques and workflows used across the industry. As you progress to Level 5, you’ll take on more ambitious projects, working in studio and location settings and developing advanced storytelling and post-production skills.
The course culminates in a Final Major Project, where you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned to produce a substantial piece of media work that reflects your creative interests and career ambitions. Throughout the programme, you’ll work on practical projects designed to mirror industry practice, preparing you for progression into further study or employment in the creative and media industries.
Level 4 Modules:
Foundations of Digital Media Practice
Media Production Fundamentals
Short-Form Media, Online Content & Visual Messaging
Level 5 Modules:
Studio & Location Production
Storytelling & Post Production
Final Major Project
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Qualified teacher status (QTS)
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:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- GMP9
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Dean Clough Studio
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants are expected to have the equivalent of between 48 – 56 UCAS Tariff points, including the following:
A Levels (one of which to be in a relevant discipline) – CD
BTEC Level 3 (relevant subject) – MMP
Access to HE – Pass
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
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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