Course summary
This course is taught at Salford City College's MediaCity hub. You will be taught by industry and academic specialists with access to industry standard broadcast equipment, a multi-purpose TV studio and post-production suites. On successful completion of the foundation degree, you can apply for further study at the University of Salford or other universities. Salford City College offers BA (Hons) Media Production (top-up). You will develop technical skills in TV and radio production and regularly engage in work placement opportunities. The course will help you to develop a wide range of industry relevant skills which will help to ensure that students are multi-skilled and well placed to pursue employment opportunities. Unlike degrees specialising in an area such TV, Radio or VFX, this course aims to equip you with advanced skills to compete in a range of mediums but notably areas of popular employment such as: drama, documentary and studio production, content creation, marketing, events, graphic design, advertising and corporate promotions. You will also be supported to pursue a work placement and develop your academic research and writing completing media theory and analysis. You will have access to new facilities in our Media Hub (MediaCity) where students have high spec editing suites, the latest industry software and professional grade camera, lighting and sound equipment. Alongside this, you will have use of a fully equipped TV studio with gallery, digital learning zone and photography studio with darkroom for your project’s needs.
Modules
YEAR ONE • Media Theory and Film Form • Introduction to TV and Broadcast Techniques • Introduction to Audio and Video Editing • Introduction to Audio Production • Content Creation • Multi-Media Advertising Campaign YEAR TWO • Media Ecologies • TV Drama Production • Media Employability and Industry Placement • Film Cinematography and Sound Design • Multi-Camera TV Production • Managing a Media Event
Assessment method
The modules are assessed using a combination of practical work, portfolio, written assessments and presentations.
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
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:
- P310
- Institution code:
- S11
- Campus name:
- University Centre at Salford City College
- Campus code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.salfordcc.ac.uk/courses/he/Creative%20Media%20&%20Journalism/MPR-FDA/?acyr=22/23
English language requirements
GCSE English and Maths at 4/C or above.
Unistats information
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
England | £7500 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre at Salford City College
Pendleton Centre
Dronfield Road
Salford
M6 7FR