BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, combining film production with media studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Later years include modules in immersive storytelling, cinematography, sound design, and directing, with a final-year Graduate Production Project, The Client Brief module, and specialist facilities including green screen, radio studio, foley studio, and podcasting booths.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM-DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 292 offers from 304 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 134 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 32%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 23%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic & Professional Practice
- Collaborative Communication Project
- Media & Current Debates
- Media Work
- Ambitions
- Audio Production
- Creative Communication
- Film Production
- Storytelling
- Story Worlds
- The Client Brief
- Media Perspectives
- Creating Impact*
- Immersive Storytelling*
- Live Stories*
- Scripted Stories*
- Creative Media**
- Design for Media**
- Pitching, Producing and Selling**
- Directing Stories**
- Working with Images**
- Working with Sound**
- Writing for Media**
- Graduate Production Project
- Concept Development
- Open Production Project
- Industry Research Project*
- Media Research Project*
- Festivals & Futures**
- Media Futures**
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media Production at Bournemouth University?
70% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Media Production at Bournemouth University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 292 offers from 304 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Media Production at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the International Moving Image Society (IMIS).
Does BA Media Production at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Media Production at Bournemouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.