BA (Hons) Content Creation Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton
BA (Hons) Content Creation at University of Brighton. You'll develop the digital and creative capabilities needed to engage audiences with real-world issues and compelling narratives across multiple platforms.
About this course
Content Creation BA degree: gain the digital, creative skills needed to share powerful stories and to engage people with real-world issues. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Content Creation is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Brighton, based in City Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Media, journalism and communications graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 57% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £24,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Media & Communications, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Introduction to Content Creation
Module details
This module introduces the skills needed to become a successful content creator and creative thinker. You will develop practical research, study and creative skills while exploring tools and apps for photography, film, sound, animation and AI. You'll use these skills to create a practice-based project exploring self-identity and digital culture.
- Digital and Web Media Design
Module details
This module will introduce you to the technologies used to create digital and web media products. You will become familiar with technical requirements for graphic design as well as digital acquisition and implementation for various digital media distribution channels. You will produce a multi-format web media product in response to a client brief along with a short video walk-through describing how the product was designed.
- Digital Marketing for Community Engagement
Module details
You will learn how to identify, analyse and connect with digital communities as part of multiplatform marketing and community building. Through practical work, you will explore trends, forecasting and new technologies, analyse campaigns across different media platforms, and develop creative messaging and moving image skills.
- Understanding Audiences: Theory and Context
Module details
In this module you will examine the role and characteristics of media consumption in the twenty-first century and the relationship that exists between audiences, texts and technologies of production, distribution and reception. You will examine a range of theories and research methods by studying real-world media organisations and their audiences, and as a practical exercise you'll design and pitch a cross-media marketing campaign for a targeted audience demographic.
Year 2 6 modules
- Content Creation – Live Project
Module details
Having built up content creation technical skills, it is now time to test these for a client/organisation by working on a live brief based within the university or with an industry partner. You will learn the skills needed to work collaboratively and identify a client/organisation's needs, define and agree on visual language and develop, communicate and create appropriate outcomes in line with a chosen specialism, for example AI- or photography-based content, short-form film, moving image or pod
- Creative Enterprise in the Community
Module details
Through this module, you will learn and develop a broad range of skills that are required in a variety of business contexts within creative industries. The aim is to develop your understanding of a variety of contemporary business models, with an emphasis on sustainable, responsible and ethical practice.
- Podcasting
Module details
This introduction to podcasting and audio storytelling (both factual and fictional) will explore the major development podcasting represents in the history of audio media and how important story structures are to the form. As well as analysing texts from this emerging media form, you will learn audio production, presentational and journalistic research skills so you can produce a short-form factual piece of your own.
- Developing a Content Creation Portfolio
Module details
This module will prepare you for your placement opportunity in your final year by introducing ways to present and engage clients and organisations with your work. It builds on content creation media skills and introduces industry opportunities. Through the module you will develop your ability to create, curate and manage a diverse content portfolio and will gain practical experience in content production and portfolio presentation. You will become a resilient, aware and ethical user of social me
- Promotional Video Production
Module details
This module will provide you with firm understanding of promotional media formats. You will critically analyse case studies and take part in a series of workshops focused on producing promotional media content. Throughout the module you will apply relevant concepts and theories to create content and progress your ideas through development meetings.
- Social Media for Activist and Community Groups
Module details
In this module you will learn how social networking offers new possibilities for activist and non-profit groups. You will devise a social media strategy for a partner organisation and develop graphic and/or audiovisual material to accompany this. You'll present your work to the organisation and critically reflect on social media practices across different platforms, focusing on the potential and limitations of using this technology for social good.
Final year 5 modules
- Content Creation Futures
Module details
This module explores a comprehensive range of skills needed to successfully undertake a project. You will study the fundamentals of creating effective proposals, explore research methods and learn how to generate and refine project ideas for specific audiences and industries. Project planning is also a key focus, and you will learn how to organise and manage your project efficiently. The module emphasises presentation skills and professional practice, ensuring you can effectively communicate you
- Digital Media Marketing and Innovation
Module details
This module introduces you to key practical aspects of digital media marketing within the context of the technological and business innovations that are driving change across the digital landscape. It will provide you with an understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing and an appreciation of how digital innovations are shaping the marketing sector.
- Content Creation – Final Major Project
Module details
The Content Creation Final Major Project gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a self-directed project which demonstrates your ability to articulate your creative process and strategic decisions. You will produce a detailed proposal outlining your objectives, target audience, content strategy and production plan. You'll then create your content using advanced production techniques to ensure high standards of quality and professionalism. Throughout the module you will pr
- Professional Portfolio
Module details
This module marks the culmination of your studies and as such is self-initiated and self-directed. You will be supported throughout by academic and technical teams to produce a professional, industry-ready portfolio in both analogue and digital formats. The portfolio outcomes should be informed and underpinned by extensive experimentation and consolidated research.
- Professional Practice
Module details
Giving you the opportunity to develop as a reflective practitioner, this module will enhance your professional practice. It will involve you preparing for and undertaking a work placement within journalism or a related profession. You will demonstrate the critical and reflective attributes required for self-evaluation and personal improvement with an analysis of your placement experience.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
Who it's for
You're drawn to storytelling and want hands-on experience making content that resonates with people. You're curious about how media shapes understanding, and you value practical work alongside critical thinking. This course suits someone who enjoys experimenting with digital tools and platforms, who can reflect on their own creative decisions, and who wants to understand both the craft and the wider context of content creation. You're comfortable with independent project work and keen to develop skills employers actually value.
Careers & job market
Most graduates in Media & Communications go into work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 60% entering highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Across the sector nationally, starting salaries range from £22,000 to £28,000; after five years, this rises to £22,525–£31,800. Earnings and employment figures are based on national Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data, not guaranteed salary. This degree is nationally recognised. For up-to-date careers guidance, speak with the university's careers team.
University & format
This is a full-time, 3-year Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) taught in English at the University of Brighton's City Campus. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body whose degrees are nationally recognised. It holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 89% |
| another higher-education qualification | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| an Access course | 1% |
| a foundation course | 1% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code W212). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Brighton →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Media & Communications graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £24,000 | £23,000 – £28,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £17,000 – £26,500 | 235 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £23,000 – £33,500 | 235 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally
National figures for Media & Communications graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Media & Communications courses at the same study level.
Compared with 541 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Artistic, literary and media occupationsSOC 2020 341 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £33,824
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Media ProfessionalsSOC 2020 249 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,895
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 120; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Media & Communications graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Media companies
- Agencies
- In-house comms teams
- Broadcasters & charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Media & Communications graduates.
Media Operations, VP (Parental Leave Cover)WPP MediaMedia Relations ManagerCommonwealth War Graves CommissionMedia ManagerUS Tech SolutionsMedia Planning and Buying CoordinatorBurberryMedia Sales ExecutiveService ServiceMedia Planner/BuyerDifferent Technologies Pty Ltd.Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £24,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 82.9% · in work or study 95% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Brighton
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
5,042 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Media & Communications right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Brighton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Brighton; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Brighton’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Brighton and gov.uk before you apply.
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