Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Media Production (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Media Production (with Foundation Year option)

From audio to visual, fact to fiction, digital development, and beyond, this course will prepare you for a career as a content creator, storyteller, and future leader of media production in an ever-changing industry. Work with real clients to create artifacts that have an impact on and improve the world around you.
Access specialized equipment, post-production suites, and a sound stage.
Develop a diverse set of skills in a variety of disciplines such as filmmaking, audio production, and platform development.
Through guest speakers and workshops, you can learn from practicing professionals and researchers while also benefiting from their industry connections.
During your Graduate Production Project, you can specialize, allowing you to create a piece of work in whatever media form best suits your career goals, giving you a calling card in the industry upon graduation.

Foundation Year: For UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course, we offer a Foundation Year option. This extra year of study will provide you with a solid foundation in the media and communication skills required for this course and boost your confidence, knowledge, and skills for further study. You will progress to the full degree after successfully completing the Foundation Year.

Course accreditation

The International Moving Image Society is a highly respected professional body, uniquely placed to assure, encourage and support industry relevance in media production courses. All of our courses within the Media Production Department have received accreditation in recognition of their industry-standard teaching.

Entry Requirements

  • 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

  • Foundation Year:

     

    48-72 UCAS tariff points.

  • If English is not yo

    ur first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Career Prospects

This program is designed to prepare future storytellers, content creators, and media producers, and you will be well-prepared to enter the fast-paced media environment once you complete your degree. Our alumni work in radio, television, and interactive media, giving you a wide range of career options once you graduate.
The placement you complete as part of your course will allow you to network and make valuable connections in the industry, which will help you find work once you finish your studies.
This course's typical entry-level job roles include:

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Editor
  • Scriptwriter
  • Post Production Supervisor
  • TV Researcher.

Course Details

On this course, you will usually be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification (pdf 454kb).

Foundation Year

Core units:
Academic & Professional Practice
Collaborative Communication Project
Media & Current Debates
Media Work

Year 1

Core units
Media Scholarship
Digital Film
Audio Production
Scriptwriting
Digital Media Design
Understanding Media

Year 2

Core units
Media Perspectives
Factual: Form & Content
Fiction: Form & Content
Work in Media Industries
Stories & Spaces
Client & Audience

Final Year

Core units
Industry Research Project
Specialist Craft Skills
Ideas Development & Research
The Graduate Production Project
Career Pathways

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