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BA (Hons) Media Production Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University

BA (Hons) Media Production at Wrexham University. You'll undertake an independent project and develop professional skills throughout, preparing you to work across broadcast, digital and production environments where strategic thinking matters as much as technical competence.

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About this course

BA (Hons) Media Production is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Wrexham University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Media studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £23,500. (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.

7.5
/ 10
1 of 3 official measures
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong75

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (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 (LEVEL 4) 6 modules
  • Introduction to Audio Skills
    Module details

    This module is an introduction to sound production, manipulation and editing for media practitioners, musicians, prospective sound and media engineers and installation artists. The course focuses on the implementation of sound systems in small to medium scale installations, and the techniques involved in studio-based audio production.

  • Introduction to Screen Skills
    Module details

    This will introduce you to screen techniques: camera, lighting, narrative and editing, enabling you to understand the principles of lighting for screen media. You will engage as a team member in the screen media production environment, and gain critical and analytical understanding of style and genre.

  • Introduction to Podcasting
    Module details

    The aim of the module is to establish the factors that define quality with regards to recording quality, deliverables and other production values. This module will deliver technical competence within the process of recording, editing and mixing. This module aims specifically to focus on the recording methods required for the various formats for Podcast production.

  • Creative Futures 1 (Employability Portfolio)
    Module details

    This module will provide an introduction to the life of media professionals, working artists and designers and to create an awareness of career opportunities. You will examine contemporary practitioners and their working philosophies and assess their influence in the specialist field through industrial visits, exhibitions and design festivals, guest talks and media professional lectures.

  • Stock Media Asset Design
    Module details

    This module introduces you to creative practice through your own specialist environment and explores the significance of creative environments as it pertains to a portfolio career in the media and communications industries.

  • Media Production
    Module details

    This module has been designed to give you the opportunity to critically analyse emerging online trends used by creative freelance professionals to create a branded online presence of your own.

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) 6 modules
  • Postproduction for Audio and Visual Media
    Module details

    This module gives you the opportunity to consider digital media editing techniques in the context of the modern media industry. You will further develop create editing techniques and will also explore advanced workflow and editing techniques including topics such as data exchange, software shortcuts and collaborative workflow. In the early part of the module, you will explore audio and screen-based workflows. In the latter part of the module, learning and assessment activities will concentrate o

  • Visual Effects
    Module details

    This module will allow you to explore image manipulation techniques using Visual effects applications. This will include Keying, blend operations, tracking and colour correction. This will develop your understanding of the values of different image data types.

  • Audio for Screen Media
    Module details

    The aim of this module is to establish the factors that define quality in recording practice with regard to structure, microphone technique and other production values. This module will deliver technical competence within the process of recording, editing and mixing. This module aims specifically to focus on the recording methods required for various screen formats and also for television production.

  • Creative Futures
    Module details

    This course aims to further develop your awareness of career opportunities and the professional life of working artists and designers. To establish business systems related to design, production and marketing. To develop professional standards of practice.

  • Research Methods
    Module details

    The content of this module is designed to introduce you to the concepts and practice of applied research. This will be achieved through the examination of trends in technology and the external cultural/technological factors that have led to its success or failure. This module offers the opportunity to develop a firm base of research skills to support your progress in subsequent modules and further study. Underpinning this is the understanding of how an extended piece of academic writing is const

  • Digital Story Telling
    Module details

    This module explores approaches to storytelling through the use of modern digital media production and digital dissemination techniques. You will learn the techniques and strategies practitioners use to tell digital stories, or present storytelling narratives through the digital media production and the digital dissemination of sound, images and text.

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) 5 modules
  • Dissertation
    Module details

    In this module, you will produce a piece of research based on an existing or emergent theme from within the degree structure. The culmination of course-work through the dissertation will be an academic development displaying your knowledge of subjects of study. Required knowledge and skills from all previous modules, together with the key skills – investigation, planning, self-management, evaluation, presentation, and report writing will be expected of you as a creative media technology student.

  • Project
    Module details

    The project brings together all of your subjects of study, requiring knowledge, and skills from all previous modules. The module will provide you with the opportunity to practice the problem-solving activities of a creative engineer, and to explore original ideas.

  • Post-Production
    Module details

    This module addresses the technical and artistic values involved with developing a professional audio post-production process. The theory will explore and support the techniques required to produce sound for TV, film and portable media.

  • Client Collaboration
    Module details

    This module is intended to develop your ability to work as part of a team, and to produce and manage a professional brief to the criteria set by an external client.

  • Emergent Media Techniques
    Module details

    This module is designed to allow you to identify, critically examine and debate a range of current and social issues in media and television, such as the implications of new technologies on those working in the industry and those in the audience.

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

You'll study how media works, from theories of representation and audience to the business of broadcasting and digital platforms. Year 1 covers production fundamentals (camera, audio, editing, writing) alongside media industries and communication theory. Year 2 introduces digital cultures, social media and research methods, alongside practical journalism, PR or strategic communication depending on your direction. Year 3 lets you specialise in areas such as film and TV, games and interactive media, social media, PR and advertising, or journalism, typically culminating in an industry project or placement and a substantial dissertation or production portfolio. Throughout, you'll balance critical thinking with hands-on creative and technical work across multiple formats and platforms.

Who it's for

You're drawn to how media shapes culture and communication, and you want hands-on experience creating it. You work well combining critical analysis with practical problem-solving, and you're comfortable learning both industry-standard tools and the ideas behind them. This course suits people who are curious about production processes, enjoy collaborative work, and aim to build a portfolio-based career in media.

Careers & job market

Across Media & Communications courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £22,000–£28,000; after five years, graduates in the field earn £22,525–£31,800. These are typical outcomes for the sector, not university-specific figures.

University & format

This is a full-time Bachelor's degree (BA Hons) at Wrexham University, a University in Wrexham, Wales. The course runs for 3 years and is taught in English. Wrexham University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and degrees from the institution are nationally recognised. The course code is MP21.

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entry96-112 typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Open daysBook An Open Day

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 96-112. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent40% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 112 - 127 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Wrexham University's official course page for the current offer.

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

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent40%
another higher-education qualification30%
Other30%

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.

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.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

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.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeMP21quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code MP21). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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 Wrexham University 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

Internationalset by the university

Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.

Check fees at Wrexham University →

If you normally live in Wales

Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr

2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.

Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
  • Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
  • Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All Wrexham University funding →

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.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£23,500£21,000 – £26,00080
3 years after£17,000£11,500 – £20,50035
5 years after£21,500£16,500 – £26,00035

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 80; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-22.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

75%
continue past their first year
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in media & communications · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Media & Communications nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,500
£22,000 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£17,000
£18,275 – £25,800
After 5 years LEO
£21,500
£22,525 – £31,800
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £15,500 – £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.

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.

75 of 100

continued or completed

continued into the next year or completed their qualification

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 80; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-22. 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.

This course £21,500Peer median £26,500Middle 50% £24,000–£30,000
2nd percentile

Compared with 541 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

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 Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • Media companies
  • Agencies
  • In-house comms teams
  • Broadcasters & charities

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.

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Where graduates go

Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £23,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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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 7.5 out of 10: continued 75%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Wrexham University

All students8,560
International22.9%
Aged 25+65.3%

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 Wrexham University, Wrexham

1,151 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 400Shoplifting 217Anti Social Behaviour 203Criminal Damage Arson 95Public Order 79

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 Wrexham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by Wrexham University; 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 Wrexham University’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 Wrexham University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Wrexham University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Media studies graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £23,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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