University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Creative Industries BA (Hons) is a top-up course designed for those who have an interest in the particular production-based strands of the industry and who already hold a Foundation Degree, a Higher National Diploma or an equivalent higher-level qualification in an appropriate subject. This is a new course subject to validation. It is a progressive vocational qualification designed to respond to the needs of the local and regional Creative and Digital Industries and enhance existing knowledge through the synthesising and deployment of a range of key subject specific and transferable skills. Professional development and employability are at the heart of the programme in both its design and delivery.
- Enhanced learning through subject specialist product-based workshops that are delivered by subject specialist tutors and industry-based practitioners.
- The Industry Experience module allows students to undertake a work placement in a relevant area of the Creative Industries, to establish direct links with industry personnel, and to gain an understanding of an organisation’s working practices.
- The development of responsibility, autonomy and self-motivation
- Strong focus on the active learner and the embedding of the development and practice of this skill in order to aid the transition from “student” of the Creative Industries to “practitioner”.
Modules
Professional Development: The Professional Development module aims to develop students’ professional skills within the Creative Industries. The module allows students to explore the links between the skills previously developed and the professional skills of their chosen specialism in order to devise mechanisms for further development. Professional Project Development: The Product Development module aims to provide a theoretical framework for the production of a subject specific professional product through review and analysis of existing texts. It aims to develop skills required to research, plan and manage product production from an initial/preparatory idea through to public presentation. Industry Experience: This module aims to develop students’ professional skills and experience of learning in a work-related context through a work placement. They will be encouraged to research and reflect on a range of work-related ‘explorations’ - from the nature of an organisation and their role within it to the employment practices of induction, health and safety procedures, self-appraisal and continuing professional development, linking this with their own personal development planning. Professional Practice: The aim of the Professional Practice module is for students to present their skills and knowledge of their subject specialism through the development and presentation of a project at the end of Semester 2. It aims to further develop their specialist skills, their knowledge, and understanding of operational, structural, economic, legal and social elements associated with creative work, and their ability to organise, manage and promote themselves. Product: The main aim of the Product module is for students to demonstrate the ability to prepare and produce an agreed personalised professional standard product to a deadline for presentation to the public. Students will be assigned a Product Supervisor, who will mentor them as you work towards the presentation of your product.
Assessment method
Assessment on the programme is designed to be an integral part of the learning process for students and to enhance and confirm their knowledge and practice. Assessment reflects sector practice to ensure students have the tools to enter the work force or are equipped to follow a career in their chosen specialism. As a result, the majority of assessments are vocational. Summative assessments will provide a measure of the extent to which students have achieved the learning outcomes of the modules. Assessment methods are different for each module and relative to the nature of the outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- W281
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Wakefield College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We cannot accept international applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HND (BTEC)
Applications from overseas students who can demonstrate equivalent qualifications are welcome. Those whose first language is not English must additionally have an IELTS score of 6.5. All students must complete a minimum of 90 hours work placement. If a chosen placement provider requires the completion of a DBS application.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH