7Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Why choose this course? Our Media Production degree, designed in close collaboration with leading industry experts, will give you hands-on experience in a real production environment. You will: Get involved in the day-to-day operations of a professional production facility, gaining skills that go beyond the lecture theatre. Utilise our advanced media and TV studios to create content for various markets and platforms. Our Television studio features 4k and high-definition cameras, modern editing equipment, and a post-production studio with live streaming capabilities. Obtain a wide range of skills and master numerous technologies and techniques in media to enhance your portfolio and prepare you for various media roles. Collaborate with local businesses and partners such as NHS Wales, Wales Rugby League, Clwyd Theatre Cymru and Focus Wales - a leading festival which sees the recording of artists from across the globe. Key Course Features: Based in our Centre for the Creative Industries building, you will work across a range of creative disciplines using the latest in television production technology. Our IT facilities form a core part of course delivery, from editing software such as Avid, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, and Premiere, to colour correction, compositing, and 3D packages, allowing you to broaden your skills and abilities. You will become part of our student community, leading the Media Production YouTube channel sessions, which feature a mixture of live sessions with high profile individuals as well as local bands and performers. You will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge across all stages of production, from planning to editing. Our degree aims to boost your knowledge, skills, and employability, regardless of the specific media path you’d like to take. Wrexham University are proud partners of Blackmagic Design. This allows students of this course to benefit from the software, tools and skills required to become confident, experienced industry ready graduates.
Modules
What you will study Each year of the programme is designed to introduce new concepts, skills and theories and progression to the next level will leverage and develop core skills in a cumulative way. YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) MODULES Introduction to Audio Skills Introduction to Screen Skills Study Skills Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio) Stock Media Asset Design Media Production YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) MODULES Studio Production Standards Scriptwriting and Storytelling Visual Effects Audio for Screen Media Creative futures Research Methods Digital Story Telling YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) MODULES Dissertation Project Post-Production Client Collaboration Creative Futures Emergent Media Techniques The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment There is a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating music productions, essays, work-based learning, portfolios, reports and presentations. In addition to lectures and workshops, students on this course are encouraged to explore this vital facility for their own projects to enhance and support learning and development. All assessments are project-based. Teaching and Learning Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
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:
- MP21
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111. Please note if you do require a student visa and you do not proceed to submit your application via the correct application portal, we cannot guarantee that an application via UCAS will be processed.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - CDDDDD
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.
Student Outcomes
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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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW