22Nov
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Course summary
A Brighton Media Production degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding creative career paths, including roles such as a director, producer, scriptwriter or media researcher. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and live projects with industry partners throughout the course. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further and explore who you are as a creator; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Top reasons to choose this course
- Modules on the degree are outward-facing and industry-led, meaning you will be working on projects that reflect real industry practice.
- You’ll graduate with skills suited towards a range of career paths – from scriptwriting to directing production to editing.
- Boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting and gain valuable industry connections.
- Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community right in the centre of Brighton.
- Learn from a team of experts who bring real-life industry experience into the classroom.
- Work on real-world client briefs which reflect how you’d work in the industry, and grow your portfolio and network.
Modules
Year 1 You’ll build core creative and technical skills across filmmaking, digital and web media, production management and video and sound editing. You will learn how media industries work, collaborate on real production briefs and explore how audiences engage with content. You’ll also develop and pitch your own ideas. Core modules Media Industries Video and Sound Editing Introduction to Filmmaking Production and Practice Management Digital and Web Media Design Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context Year 2 You will deepen your production skills through hands-on TV studio work, podcast creation, factual filmmaking and promotional video projects. You’ll also explore narrative and genre theory, gain industry experience through a four-week placement and develop the professional skills needed to produce compelling stories across multiple platforms. Core modules Podcasting Television Production Media Placement Promotional Video Production Genre and Narrative Factual Production Optional placement year An optional placement year gives you the chance to apply your skills in a professional setting, gain industry experience and build valuable contacts before returning for your final year. Final year You will specialise in your chosen area of media production while building a professional portfolio and completing a major independent project. Core modules Global Challenges Media Enterprise Post-Production Effects Online Portfolio Final Project
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:
- CRT2
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
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
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT