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Future Media Production at Manchester Metropolitan University - UCAS

Course summary

In a rapidly changing digital landscape, effective storytelling requires creativity, strategic design, and a strong connection with diverse audiences. Our BA (Hons) Future Media Production course will empower you to produce impactful media content across platforms, embracing emerging technologies like extended realities and interactive digital media to create multi-sensory experiences. Through hands-on projects, you’ll develop both technical and creative transdisciplinary skills working within fields like animation, game design, and interaction design. This interdisciplinary approach nurtures a culture of ethical, innovative storytelling, preparing you to create media that inspires positive change. You’ll study in the School of Digital Arts (SODA) with access to state-of-the-art facilities, and enjoy guest lectures from industry leaders, ensuring you learn within an environment that mirrors today’s professional media landscape. Located in Manchester, one of the UK’s most vibrant media hubs, you’ll benefit from our close proximity to MediaCityUK and its network of major players like the BBC and ITV, as well as numerous independent studios. BA (Hons) Future Media Production offers you the ideal setting to gain industry-ready skills, make connections to build a professional network, and start your journey in the creative and digital sectors. This course is available with the option of a foundation year. Features and benefits

  • You will be part of SODA, a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.
  • Design, create and deliver content for multiple outlets: Social media, digital media, streaming, mobile, AR/VR and traditional delivery channels.
  • Develop a combination of skills and expertise in audio visual content design alongside creative, marketing and technological innovation.
  • Utilise the latest techniques and technology such as pre-visualisation and virtual production to innovate and enhance your media production practice.
  • You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding— check out the latest happenings on our news page.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
WFM1
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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 more information on fees, please visit: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course/ba-animation/september-2026#fees
Future Media Production at Manchester Metropolitan University - UCAS