Kingston University London - Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up

Kingston University London

Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up

Do you want to fast-track to a BA (Hons) degree? If you have a foundation degree in Media Skills (or equivalent), this one-year course is just right for you. It'll help you develop advanced practical skills in media and communications.

You'll work on exciting, creative projects. One of the main characteristics of this course is the integration of theory and practice. Students have developed social media strategies, filmed promotional videos, and produced video essays, documentaries, websites, and podcasts.

You'll work on a major piece of independent research as a practice-based dissertation, and to further develop the professional skills necessary for employment, you'll organize a middle-of-the-year symposium and present your work in progress.

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • This course prepares you for a career in the creative sector and media production. You'll have opportunities to undertake work placements and attend bespoke career and employability events for working in the Creative Industries.
  • You'll develop transferable skills such as writing, presenting, researching, teamworking, and communication, relevant to a wide range of careers in media and beyond.
  • You'll have access to the latest digital equipment, such as specialist film and media labs, a film studio, an audio recording facility, a green screen, a TV studio, and Mac labs.

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of a Foundation Degree in Media Skills or BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in a media-related subject.

  • IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5.

Career Prospects

The focus of this course is to prepare you for a career in the creative sector and media production, however, you will also develop transferable skills (eg writing, presenting, researching) relevant to a wide range of careers.

Our graduates have followed careers in a wide range of sectors and media industries, working at local, national and international level (eg BBC, Discovery Channel).

Career opportunities after  completing Media Skills BA (Hons) top-up

  • Media Director.
  • Media Consultant.
  • Media Manager.
  • Sports Analyst.
  • Digital Media Buyer.
  • Media Buyer.
  • Media Producer.
  • Media Specialist

Course Details

The year is made up of four modules each worth 30 credit points. Typically a student must complete 120 credits.

You can choose from a range of modules to suit your interests. Popular modules include:

  • Media Research Project
  • Television Production
  • Issues in Media and Culture with a variety of strands

You also have the option to choose the module Professional Communication Skills where you will be able to select a workplace option to have the opportunity to experience working practices.

Top-Up Year

Core Modules:
Media Research Project
Optional Modules:
Issues in Contemporary Media and Culture
Marketing and Communication in Publishing
Box Set Television Drama
Professional Communication Skills
Television Production

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