BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) in Media Production, a media studies degree centred on multimedia storytelling, digital content production and practical journalism. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an optional year abroad as part of their studies. Year 0 covers foundational topics through Explore, Technique, Apply, Industry, and Launch. Year 1 introduces core production techniques through Discovery, Writing Studio, News Lab 1: Multimedia Reporting, Represent, Adland, and Everyday Media & Digital Prototyping. Year 2 advances multimedia and professional skills via Digital News Lab: Local is Global, Media Law & Ethics, Making Magazines, Collaboration, and Work Futures, alongside optional modules such as Games, Screenwriting, and Creating Brands. Year 3 culminates in major practical outputs through Major Project – Development, Major Project – Showcase, News Lab: Going Live, Mini-Documentary, and Industry Portfolio.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year : minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Discovery
- Writing Studio
- News Lab 1: Multimedia Reporting
- Represent
- Adland
- Everyday Media & Digital Prototyping
- Digital News Lab: Local is Global
- Media Law & Ethics
- Making Magazines
- Collaboration
- Work Futures
- Games (optional)
- Screenwriting (optional)
- Creating Brands (optional)
- Major Project – Development
- Major Project – Showcase
- News Lab: Going Live
- Mini-Documentary (optional)
- Industry Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £30,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Media Production at Falmouth University?
80% 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 Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BA Media Production at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Media Production at Falmouth University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.