BA Creative Media with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Arts Management and Cultural Practices. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes a final major project and a public exhibition. Facilities include green screen studios and an Immersive Media Lab.
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Entry requirements
A level: 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: PPP. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferably Art and Design or combined). T level: Pass in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall. Other qualifications: Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered. We are looking for applicants with good potential, including with non-standard qualifications and backgrounds, so will consider every application on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting the entry requirements listed above, we encourage you to contact the Admissions team on +44 1752 585858 or email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk , and a member of the team will be able to offer you further advice.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 67%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Materials, Methods and Media
- Image, Type and Narrative
- Risk and Resolution
- Critical Themes in Art and Design
- Still Image Narratives
- Moving Image Narratives
- Immersive Narratives
- From Vision to Exhibition: Creating and Curating for Public Audiences
- Creative Industry Collaboration
- Contemporary Dialogues
- Interactive and Spatial Storytelling
- Collaborative Practice
- Creative Experimentation: Developing Your Voice
- Research Project
- Collaborative Media Lab
- Final Major Project: Independent Creative Practice
- Professional Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Creative arts and design.
What do graduates of BA Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth 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 Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Creative Media with Foundation at University of Plymouth?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.