University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Success in the media industry means creating powerful products that communicate with target audiences through a constantly evolving range of media platforms. This broad-based course focuses on the production process while giving you the theoretical grounding you need. So you study practical units such as digital design, making sound and images, film-making and experimental production, combined with units ensuring your understanding of media theory, digital cultures and future digital production. Facilities and Specialist Equipment
- High-spec multi-camera television studios.
- Mac-equipped newsroom with radio news booth and transmission gallery.
- Industry-standard radio facilities.
- Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro).
- Netflix-standard Sony FX6 cameras for broadcast-quality film and television content.
- Sony FX3 Cinema Line camera with full-frame sensor and enhanced mobility for easy solo hand-held shooting.
- Industry-standard sound and lighting equipment.
- Develop live projects and enjoy work experience opportunities at industry organisations including the BBC (The One Show and Radio 1); Coolr social media agency; Pooja Studios; Luton Town FC’s Media and PR department; MK Dons FC; and MKFM radio station.
- Produce shows for our award-winning local community radio service, Radio LaB, and our in-house online TV station, Beds TV.
- Benefit from regular opportunities to meet visiting, industry-active professionals, from TV producers to published writers and performers.
- Participate in and contribute to student festivals and competitions, building your experience and portfolio.
- Take advantage of field trips to studios and course-related destinations including MKFM, BBC Broadcasting House, BT Sport, and Sky.
- Engage directly with the industry through networking events, guest talks and workshops with media professionals.
- Recent guest speakers include Mick Payne, Match of the Day producer; Tom Wall, TV producer for Channel 4, Channel 5 and Netflix; Jess Symons, MD at Ivy House Productions; Lorraine Heaton, Production Management, BBC Studios; Keanu Rattray, Digital Content Manager at FIFA; BBC Radio 1 hosts Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams; Station Sound Producer Matt Fisher; and Kiss FM’s Sam Darlaston.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Digital Design Skills
- Making Images
- Making Sound
- Media Theory and Research
- Reading the Screen
- Becoming a Freelancer
- Digital Cultures and Practices
- Experimental Production
- Future Digital Production
- Non-Fiction Filmmaking
- Contemporary Practices and Debates in the Media
- Research, Development and Industry
- Sound, Image and Interaction
- Special Project: Media Production
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
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
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU