BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) in Media Production, a media studies degree focusing on practical and digital creation techniques for screen and digital environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes access to industry partnerships such as Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus and Northern Media Mentors for masterclasses, mentoring and live briefs. Year 0 builds foundational academic capabilities through compulsory modules including Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Introduction to Study in the Humanities, Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, Group Challenge (Humanities), Foundation in Data Analysis, and Academic Writing Skills. Year 1 covers the technical and creative fundamentals of moving image work through Screen Storytelling, Introduction to Filmmaking, Introduction to Documentary, Exploring Post-production Practices, 2D Visual Design, and Researching the Creative Industries. Year 2 advances technical proficiency via Public Service Media, Short Film, Digital Set Design, and Filmmaking Techniques, alongside optional modules covering Collaborative Creative Project, Post Television: Production Practice and Content Creation, Live and Recorded Media, Design Processes and Skills, Extended Skills for Industry, and 3D Asset Design. Year 3 culminates in major practical outputs through Screen Production Project 1: Planning and Pre-production, Screen Production Project 2: Filming and Post-production, Solo Documentary Project, and Creative Work Portfolio, with further optional study available in Screen Curation, Building the Apocalypse, Independent Research Project (Film), and Professional Skills for Industry.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 24 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: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Screen Storytelling
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- Introduction to Documentary
- Exploring Post-production Practices
- 2D Visual Design
- Researching the Creative Industries
- Public Service Media
- Short Film
- Digital Set Design
- Filmmaking Techniques
- Collaborative Creative Project
- Post Television: Production Practice and Content Creation
- Live and Recorded Media
- Design Processes and Skills
- Extended Skills for Industry
- 3D Asset Design
- Screen Production Project 1: Planning and Pre-production
- Screen Production Project 2: Filming and Post-production
- Solo Documentary Project
- Creative Work Portfolio
- Screen Curation
- Building the Apocalypse
- Independent Research Project (Film)
- Professional Skills for Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £27,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Media Production at University of Hull do next?
95% 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 University of Hull?
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 at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Media Production at University of Hull?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.