Course summary
If you want a career in the media industry, this hands-on Media Production degree will give you practical skills and theoretical understandings of radio, video and new media. You will begin by studying all areas of the media, gaining practical skills that are reinforced by an understanding of theory and context. In the final year, you can specialise in the area that interests you most to generate a portfolio of creative work that you can use to impress potential employers when you graduate. You’ll benefit from an expert teaching team, many of whom have professional media industry experience and excellent industry contacts. Our Media Production degree also has a bilingual pathway. Darperir llwybr dwyieithog o’r cwrs hwn, i wybod mwy, cer i.
Modules
Year One •Concept & Script Development •Visual Production Techniques – Studio & Location •Sound Design & Audio Production – 1 •Interactive – Design & Construction •Critical Culture – One •Creative Analysis and Development Year Two •Visual Production Techniques – Short Fiction •Sound Design & Audio Production – 2 •Interactive – Storytelling •Client Brief – Professional Practice •Critical Culture – Two •Concept and Script Development Year Three •Cultural Context – Dissertation •Major Media Project – Development Package •Major Media Project – Production •Professional Freelance Practice
Assessment method
Your practical work will be assessed through coursework and assignments, including a mix of group work and individual projects.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- P301
- Institution code:
- W01
- Campus name:
- Cardiff
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C - A*
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-media-production/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £12600 | 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
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.
Provider information
University of South Wales
Llantwit Road
Treforest
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL