BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, combining critical analysis with practical media production for television, radio, podcasting, and digital platforms. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Design & Creative Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a live project module in which students respond to briefs set by external clients. A television studio module prepares students for a Major Project completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . As creativity is an important part of this course, you are expected to submit a portfolio as part of the selection process. This is your opportunity to show your ideas and skills to our tutors. If you are not studying a creative subject at Level 3, you can still apply for this course. Our portfolio guidance information includes alternative options for how you can show us your passion for art. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualific
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 40%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 49%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Television Skills
- Radio & Podcast Production
- Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
- Creative Production 1
- Community and Industry Collaboration
- Documentary & Features
- Creative Production 2
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
- Comedy in Media and Popular Culture
- Fandoms and Subcultures
- Television Studio
- Creating Compelling Content
- Digital Storytelling
- Radio Documentary and Podcast Production
- Commercial Photography
- Emotion, Media and Culture
- Climate Change, Media Work, and You
- Television From Small Screens to Smart Screens
- Graphic Design
- PR Campaign Planning
- Digital Creators Lab: Media and Journalism
- Exploring PR, social media and influencers
- Live Music and Media
- Live Radio Production
- Major Project Preparation
- Major Project - Hybrid
- Major Project - Production
- Understanding Social Media: Practices, Cultures and Debates
- Digital Futures
- Creative Camera
- Radio Station
- Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
- Audience and User Experience
- Gender, Sexuality and the Body
- Race, Media and Culture
- Popular Music Narratives
- Media Production Company
- Communication in Action
- Feature Writing for News Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media Production at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media Production at Birmingham City University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Media Production at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA Media Production at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Media Production at Birmingham City University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.