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BA (Hons) Media Production Bachelor's degree at UWE Bristol
BA (Hons) Media Production at UWE Bristol brings together core theory, research methods, and applied practice, with the flexibility to pursue specialist options and undertake an independent project.
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About this course
On BA(Hons) Media Production, you'll develop strong digital production and research skills, as you carve out a niche as a digital professional. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Media Production is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UWE Bristol, based in University of the West of England. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Media & Communications, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Creative ContextsCore
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You'll be introduced to the knowledge, research and skills expected within the creative industries, providing you with the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the aesthetic and formal qualities of your chosen craft and enhance your knowledge of industry roles, activities, processes and skills.
- Introduction to Media ProductionCore
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You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of digital content production focusing on visual design and lens-based media - such as photography and videography skills; editing and video production; graphic design and critical reflection of practice.
- Audio and StorytellingCore
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You'll discover the fundamentals of audio production, developing your storytelling via the use of audio, including researching and developing stories, working with contributors and scriptwriting.
- Understanding MediaCore
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You'll consider the forces shaping your future as media professionals and how digital media can provide a platform to address contemporary issues.
Year 2 5 modules
- Creative FuturesCore
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You'll develop the skills to undertake research in the screen industries, developing project planning skills and focusing on the elements of screen industries that are of most interest to you.
- Media IndustriesCore
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You'll be equipped to work in the wider media industries, by exploring contemporary debates in media business and entrepreneurship; media regulation; legal and ethical frameworks and the role of international, national and regional media ecosystems.
- Video ProductionCore
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You'll gain a comprehensive overview of critical approaches to making and developing video production artefacts, identifying and questioning the role of the audience and how image and sound communicate with different audiences through different forms.
- Participatory and Interactive MediaCore
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This module will provide you with a historical and theoretical introduction as well as a practical training in participatory and interactive media production.
- Professional Development on PlacementOptional
Final year 5 modules
- Creative Research ProjectCore
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Your research project will build on your previous years of learning, resulting in a finished piece of independent work that aligns with your specific area of interest.
- Live Studio ProductionCore
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You'll work as part of a live studio-based production team on a TV or radio programme of your own devising within a particular specialism, developing your skills collaboratively, whilst being encouraged to reflect critically on your own contributions.
- Specialist MediaCore
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Building upon content creation skills acquired in previous modules, you'll explore specialist fields of media production across a range of platforms (print, video and podcasting) and build expertise in a specialist area of your choice.
- Digital Marketing and Content ProductionOptional
- Sound, Image, SpaceOptional
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.
What you'll study
On this course, you'll develop strong digital production and research skills as a digital professional. You'll usually begin with foundations in media theory, production techniques and industry economics, covering camera, audio, editing and writing for different platforms, alongside how broadcasting, publishing and platforms operate commercially. In Year 2, you'll typically progress to digital cultures, social media and platforms, then move into practical specialisms such as journalism, PR & advertising, film & TV, social media, games & interactive or production portfolio work. Research methods in audience analysis and ethics underpin this stage. By Year 3, a course like this normally moves toward specialist options, industry projects or placements with media organisations, and a substantial dissertation or production piece, allowing you to develop a distinctive body of work in your chosen area.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're keen to work in digital media but value studying alongside professional commitments. You'll thrive if you're curious about how media works, capable of sustained independent work, and willing to engage with both practical production and analytical thinking. The part-time structure appeals to those balancing study with employment or other responsibilities. You should be comfortable applying theory to real-world scenarios and motivated to develop a distinctive professional identity in digital production.
Careers & job market
Across Media & Communications degrees nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 60% of those in employment are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings across the sector (Graduate Outcomes and LEO data) show starting salaries of £22,000–£28,000 at 15 months; after three years, £18,275–£25,800; and after five years, £22,525–£31,800. These figures reflect national patterns; your own outcomes will depend on career choices and individual progression. The part-time format offers scope to build professional experience whilst studying, which often strengthens graduate employment prospects.
University & format
This BA (Hons) degree is studied part-time at UWE Bristol, a public university founded in 1970 and located in Bristol, England. The course is taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, the qualification is nationally recognised. UWE Bristol holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry112 UCAS points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check UWE Bristol's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask UWE Bristol whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at UWE Bristol →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All UWE Bristol funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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.
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£22,000 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£18,275 – £25,800
After 5 years LEO
£22,525 – £31,800
national rangeaxis £17,000 – £33,000
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.
Job market & outlook
How Media & Communications graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Media & Communications courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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.Live from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the West of England, Bristol
All students36,380
International24.8%
Aged 25+34.8%
Media, journalism and communications across the UK
Students47,255
Aged 25+18.5%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University of the West of England
547 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 188Anti Social Behaviour 89Shoplifting 50Other Theft 43Criminal Damage Arson 37
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 UWE Bristol from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by UWE Bristol; 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
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. 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 UWE Bristol’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 UWE Bristol and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by UWE Bristol. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Media & Communications below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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