BA Media Production with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, covering digital and screen-based media production. Core topics include design and creative practice, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and critical and analytical thinking. Second-year employability modules involve working on client briefs, and an optional placement year can be taken between the second and third years. The course concludes with a Creative Arts & Industries Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 30%
- South East: 58%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Success Modules
- The Big Question
- The Power of Arts, Humanities and Education
- Creative Arts and Industries
- Creative Foundations: Visual Media
- Student Success Modules
- Investigating Media Production
- Creative Media Practice
- Content Creation
- Augmented Reality
- Employability Modules
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Media Campaigns
- Innovative Media Practice
- Social Media Strategies
- Creative Media Futures
- Visual Effects and Virtual Environments
- Immersive Design
- Creative Arts & Industries Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media Production with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
87% 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Media Production with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.