Media Production is an industry focused-course drawing on core disciplines in TV production, film, audio production and digital media design. We have designed the course to equip you with the practical, creative and commercial skills needed to succeed in the creative media sector.
These include the ability to:
Communicate and tell stories through a range of media
Achieve professional competence in TV, audio, film and networked media
Become a versatile, creative media practitioner capable of adapting to changing circumstances and capitalizing on opportunities that arise
Practice in a professional and ethical manner.
The course is delivered at the state-of-the-art Media and Journalism Centre in the heart of the city and at the University Centre main campus where you will learn under the guidance of current industry professionals and be given a practical grounding in TV, film, audio production, digital media design and scriptwriting.
Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies.
During your time with us you will have the opportunity to work with local and regional partners in Peterborough and undertake exciting commissions with local media organisations. You will also have the opportunity to learn from creative practitioners and media professionals in our guest speaker events organised by students and staff.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students. size is under 20 students.
Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
Runner
Script Writer
Video / Film Editor
Video / Film Producer
Sound Engineer
Photographer
Blogger / Vlogger
Social Media Specialist
Public Relations Officer
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Media Law and Ethics 1 (15 credits)
Pre-Production Portfolio (15 credits)
Exploring Media (15 credits)
Introduction to Video (15 credits)
Promotional Video (15 credits)
Integrated Design and Features (15 credits)
Introduction to Audio (15 credits)
Launching Your Career (15 credits)
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Mobile Filmmaking (30 credits)
Employability (15 credits)
Photojournalism (15 credits)
TV and Film Production (30 credits)
Media & Representation (15 credits)
Plus one optional module:
Podcasting (optional - 15 credits)
Documentary Filmmaking (optional - 15 credits)
Optional modules available can be subject to demand.
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Professional Development (30 credits)
Major Project 1 (15 credits)
Media Portfolio 1 (15 credits)
Major Project 2 (30 credits)
Media Portfolio 2 (15 credits)
Managing a Client Brief (15 credits)
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
90% Coursework
10% Written Exams
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
70% Coursework
30% Written Exams
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
70% Coursework
20% Written Exams
10% Placement
Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | 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.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
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