Creative Media Production BA (Hons)

UCAS code I780

Duration

3 Years

4 Years

4 Years

Location

Stoke-on-Trent campus

Stoke-on-Trent campus

City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College

Drama is never far away from the world of broadcasting, whether you’re breaking a major news story or producing a TV soap.

BA (Hons) Creative Media Production is an exciting practical exploration of the media industries, exploring a broad knowledge from a UK and global perspective, and an understanding of their branding, development,  contexts and creative relationships.

You will gain a range of media production skills, offering insight into the critical and conceptual models of how content for broadcast media are created and understood by audiences.

Through negotiated and personalised projects, it provides a multi-skilling approach, where you will master the pre-production, on-set and studio production and post-production practices for television, radio, online outputs with visual and audio work to entertain and hold audiences, whether you intend to work in drama or documentary production for the small screen, such as Netflix or produce news for audio and visual platforms.

You can also learn about reporting and presenting and how to work with performers to create your work.  You will build your creative portfolio to gain employment in a range of media production roles, start your own production company or go on to postgraduate study.

BA (Hons) Creative Media Production is an exciting practical exploration of the media industries, exploring a broad knowledge from a UK and global perspective, and an understanding of their branding, development,  contexts and creative relationships.

You will gain a range of media production skills, offering insight into the critical and conceptual models of how content for broadcast media are created and understood by audiences.

Through negotiated and personalised projects, it provides a multi-skilling approach, where you will master the pre-production, on-set and studio production and post-production practices for television, radio, online outputs with visual and audio work to entertain and hold audiences, whether you intend to work in drama or documentary production for the small screen, such as Netflix or produce news for audio and visual platforms.

You can also learn about reporting and presenting and how to work with performers to create your work.  You will build your creative portfolio to gain employment in a range of media production roles, start your own production company or go on to postgraduate study.

BA (Hons) Creative Media Production is an exciting practical exploration of the media industries, exploring a broad knowledge from a UK and global perspective, and an understanding of their branding, development,  contexts and creative relationships.

You will gain a range of media production skills, offering insight into the critical and conceptual models of how content for broadcast media are created and understood by audiences.

Through negotiated and personalised projects, it provides a multi-skilling approach, where you will master the pre-production, on-set and studio production and post-production practices for television, radio, online outputs with visual and audio work to entertain and hold audiences, whether you intend to work in drama or documentary production for the small screen, such as Netflix or produce news for audio and visual platforms.

You can also learn about reporting and presenting and how to work with performers to create your work.  You will build your creative portfolio to gain employment in a range of media production roles, start your own production company or go on to postgraduate study.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Creative Media Production

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Creative Media Production

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Creative Media Production

Part-time study

Part time route available.

Part-time study

Part time route available.

Part-time study

Part time route available.

Work placements

During your course you will be given the option to undertake a work placement and other career based opportunities, which we will support you with. You can complete your placement locally, nationally or internationally in settings such as media and film companies, publishing houses, television, audio and radio companies, other arts and cultural organisations, or even within the university itself.

Course content

Creative Media Production covers a wide variety of different media outputs, from the live to pre-recorded content, allowing you to build an extensive portfolio of work to showcase your experience and ability to connect to different types of audiences.

In the first year you will start to build your portfolio and explore elements of television and audio production, media employability, writing for multimedia platforms, alongside a focus on media contexts and the legal, regulatory and ethical side of the industry to allow you to create your work.

In the second year you can also select media focus areas, such as drama and documentary, production cultures, digital marketing and storytelling, giving you the confidence to enter their final year of study and maximise opportunities. This flexibility allows a specialism through your production and critical work. In the final year (Level 6) you will engage in a major negotiated Creative Media Project to deepen your knowledge further. In addition there is a media employability focus to allow you to benefit from identifying and reflecting on your next career steps.

Creative Media Production covers a wide variety of different media outputs, from the live to pre-recorded content, allowing you to build an extensive portfolio of work to showcase your experience and ability to connect to different types of audiences.

In the first year you will start to build your portfolio and explore elements of television and audio production, media employability, writing for multimedia platforms, alongside a focus on media contexts and the legal, regulatory and ethical side of the industry to allow you to create your work.

In the second year you can also select media focus areas, such as drama and documentary, production cultures, digital marketing and storytelling, giving you the confidence to enter their final year of study and maximise opportunities. This flexibility allows a specialism through your production and critical work. In the final year (Level 6) you will engage in a major negotiated Creative Media Project to deepen your knowledge further. In addition there is a media employability focus to allow you to benefit from identifying and reflecting on your next career steps.

Creative Media Production covers a wide variety of different media outputs, from the live to pre-recorded content, allowing you to build an extensive portfolio of work to showcase your experience and ability to connect to different types of audiences.

In the first year you will start to build your portfolio and explore elements of television and audio production, media employability, writing for multimedia platforms, alongside a focus on media contexts and the legal, regulatory and ethical side of the industry to allow you to create your work.

In the second year you can also select media focus areas, such as drama and documentary, production cultures, digital marketing and storytelling, giving you the confidence to enter their final year of study and maximise opportunities. This flexibility allows a specialism through your production and critical work. In the final year (Level 6) you will engage in a major negotiated Creative Media Project to deepen your knowledge further. In addition there is a media employability focus to allow you to benefit from identifying and reflecting on your next career steps.

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Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Audio Production 20 credits
Creative Media Landscapes 20 credits
Film And Media Professional Development 20 credits
Introduction To Media Law 20 credits
Multimedia Writing And Presenting 20 credits
Television Production 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Digital Storytelling 40 credits
Media Production: Drama And Documentary 40 credits
Show 4 optional modules
Year 3 compulsory modules
Year 3 compulsory modules
Creative Media Project 40 credits
Creative Media Research And Development 20 credits
Media Employment Project 20 credits
Newsday 40 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 1 compulsory modules
Year 1 compulsory modules
Audio Production 20 credits
Creative Media Landscapes 20 credits
Film And Media Professional Development 20 credits
Introduction To Media Law 20 credits
Multimedia Writing And Presenting 20 credits
Television Production 20 credits
Year 2 compulsory modules
Year 2 compulsory modules
Digital Storytelling 40 credits
Media Production: Drama And Documentary 40 credits
Show 4 optional modules
Year 3 compulsory modules
Year 3 compulsory modules
Dta-Mp Placement 120 credits
Year 4 compulsory modules
Year 4 compulsory modules
Creative Media Project 40 credits
Creative Media Research And Development 20 credits
Media Employment Project 20 credits
Newsday 40 credits

Modules

The tables provide an indicative list of the modules that make up the course for the current academic year. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. Our teaching is informed by research, and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. We aim to ensure that all modules run as scheduled. If for any reason a module cannot be run we will advise you as soon as possible and will provide guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module where available.

Year 0 compulsory modules
Year 0 compulsory modules
Adaptation 20 credits
Final Outcome 40 credits
People, Place & Society 20 credits
Production Skills 20 credits
Theory & Practice 20 credits

Entry requirements

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

We use UCAS points in our offer-making and welcome a wide range of qualifications.

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

International and mature students with different qualifications and experience are also encouraged to apply.

We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.

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Facilities

Course specific facilities include: the Media Centre (for the hire of equipment and film/media kit for location based work), Broadcast News Room, with Radio Studios, HD Multicamera Television Studio & Gallery, Film Studio, Post-Production Labs with AV post-production facilities and the Virtual Production Studio.

Careers

Creative Media Production will prepare you for a range of creative careers, whether in moving image or audio based production.  This includes small screen production (e.g. location scout, director, studio floor manager, researcher, camera and technical operator, production coordinator), media production (from runner to assistant director), radio presentation, screenwriter, archival work and broadcast journalism.  Many graduates also set up and manage their own successful independent media production companies and also work in media-related areas such as communications management, media administration, web design, branding marketing and promotion, training and freelance writing.  

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The course adopts a range of teaching and learning approaches, including practice-based workshops in the different studio spaces, alongside more discussion led workshops and contextual viewings within our flexible teaching spaces.  There are also individual and small group tutorials to provide supportive opportunities to enhance production and project based work.

The course adopts a range of teaching and learning approaches, including practice-based workshops in the different studio spaces, alongside more discussion led workshops and contextual viewings within our flexible teaching spaces.  There are also individual and small group tutorials to provide supportive opportunities to enhance production and project based work.

The course adopts a range of teaching and learning approaches, including practice-based workshops in the different studio spaces, alongside more discussion led workshops and contextual viewings within our flexible teaching spaces.  There are also individual and small group tutorials to provide supportive opportunities to enhance production and project based work.

Assessment

Authentically driven assessments provide ways of demonstrating your skills and knowledge understanding.  This includes group and individual presentations, video essays, portfolio or a pitch proposals/evaluations, practical project work and critical and/or contextual reflections, personal logs, portfolios, reports, scripts, audio packages or programmes, short films, live studio work and other production artefacts.  There are no written examinations.

Authentically driven assessments provide ways of demonstrating your skills and knowledge understanding.  This includes group and individual presentations, video essays, portfolio or a pitch proposals/evaluations, practical project work and critical and/or contextual reflections, personal logs, portfolios, reports, scripts, audio packages or programmes, short films, live studio work and other production artefacts.  There are no written examinations.

Authentically driven assessments provide ways of demonstrating your skills and knowledge understanding.  This includes group and individual presentations, video essays, portfolio or a pitch proposals/evaluations, practical project work and critical and/or contextual reflections, personal logs, portfolios, reports, scripts, audio packages or programmes, short films, live studio work and other production artefacts.  There are no written examinations.

Learning support

Learning Support opportunities are offered through Academic Mentoring and Learning Support Statement (LSS) arrangements, in liaison with the University's Support services (e.g. Health and Wellbeing).  Other support is made available through Exceptional Circumstances, Careers, academic rules & regulations, appeals, student welfare, student attendance, finance support and learning contracts.

Additional support

The Disability Support Service is made up of a team of Disability Support Coordinators, Disability Administrators and Sessional Assessors. We will support and assist anyone with a disability, including specific learning difficulties, mental health needs and with physical and unseen disabilities.

We can advise on Disabled Student Allowances, accessibility issues and a wide range of support and adjustments to meet the individual needs of students. We also offer a diagnostic service for students who think they may have a specific learning difficulty. If you're finding it difficult to engage with your studies once you start your course with us, or are struggling to cope more generally with any of these types of issues, you can access support through our Student Wellbeing service. We have a range of options to help support you, including staff who can offer wellbeing and counselling support, as well as online resources. So if you do find yourself experiencing difficulties at any point during your studies with us, contact Student Wellbeing and we can explain the different options available.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided through a number of contact points across the year.  This can be within the workshops themselves, as well as through your Academic Mentor during and at the end of each module. Feedback will come in various forms: written, verbal, recorded or audio.  It will always suggest areas to maintain, improve and develop that you can take into your next module.

Feedback will be provided through a number of contact points across the year.  This can be within the workshops themselves, as well as through your Academic Mentor during and at the end of each module. Feedback will come in various forms: written, verbal, recorded or audio.  It will always suggest areas to maintain, improve and develop that you can take into your next module.

Feedback will be provided through a number of contact points across the year.  This can be within the workshops themselves, as well as through your Academic Mentor during and at the end of each module. Feedback will come in various forms: written, verbal, recorded or audio.  It will always suggest areas to maintain, improve and develop that you can take into your next module.

Year 1

23% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
77% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 2

19% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
81% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Year 3

24% of time in lectures, seminars or similar
76% of time in independent study
0% of time in work based learning

Independent learning

Independent learning and the ability to self-manage project work is developed at all levels of study.  Independent learning will include: readings, viewings, preparation for workshops, discussions and location/studio based filming and live broadcasts. 

Independent learning and the ability to self-manage project work is developed at all levels of study.  Independent learning will include: readings, viewings, preparation for workshops, discussions and location/studio based filming and live broadcasts. 

Independent learning and the ability to self-manage project work is developed at all levels of study.  Independent learning will include: readings, viewings, preparation for workshops, discussions and location/studio based filming and live broadcasts. 

Year 1

28% practical assessments
55% coursework
17% written exams

Year 2

28% practical assessments
72% coursework
0% written exams

Year 3

48% practical assessments
52% coursework
0% written exams

Staff

The teaching staff on BA (Hons) Creative Media Production are highly qualified as teaching and learning specialists.  They are subject specific research academics, with practice as research, along with book and academic journal outputs. The staff also has many industry practitioners, such as presenters, producers, journalists, directors, film-makers and writers.

Stephen Griffiths

Course Director

Stephen's teaching centres on broadcast programme histories and media performance, especially acting on television. His research interests include broadcast light entertainment and comedy, television drama, and children's programming.

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Dr Mark Brown

Course Director

As well as being Course Leader for English and Creative Writing, Mark teaches on First Year core modules and American literature modules on Crime Fiction, the Contemporary, Modernism and Beat Writing. He also supervises MA and PhD students.

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Ian Whittell

Senior Lecturer

I am course leader for the BA and MA Sports Journalism Awards and also still an active national sportswriter, as founder and director of one of the country’s leading independent freelance sports editorial agencies.

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Fees

For the course starting on 23 September 2024 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 23 September 2024 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 22 September 2025 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option UK / Channel Islands International
Full-time £9,250 per year of study £16,750 per year of study

For the course starting on 23 September 2024 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for BA (Hons)-Full-time, Stoke-on-Trent campus
Study option UK / Channel Islands
Full-time £5,950 per year of study

UK and Channel Island students: This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation. If the UK government passes appropriate legislation, the fee for subsequent years of study may increase in each academic year. But this increase will not exceed the rate of inflation as measured by RPIX**. Any change in fees will apply to both new and continuing students. The University will notify students of any change as early as possible. Further information about fee changes would be posted on the University’s website once this becomes available.

**RPIX is a measure of inflation equivalent to all the items in the Retail Price Index (RPI) excluding mortgage interest payments.

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs

Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Sources of financial support

If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained by reading our additional funding web pages, or visiting www.gov.uk.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

Scholarships and additional funding

As an undergraduate student at Staffordshire, you may be eligible for additional financial support through one of our scholarships and bursaries. You can visit our funding page to find out more and check your eligibility.

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Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.

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