BA Creative Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Creative Media Production is a media studies degree centred on content creation, storytelling, and digital media production across various platforms. Students can opt for a foundation year, a year in industry, or a combination of both during their studies. The first year covers foundational practices through compulsory modules such as Branded Storytelling: Photography and Creative Design, Stories and Progress: Audio and Podcast Production, Videodrome: Stories with Clients, and The Content Consultancy. The second year progresses into advanced narrative and strategy with Scripted Storytelling, Serial Storytelling, My Story: Authenticity and Identity, and Social Currency. The final year involves core study in The Innovation Lab, Thinking Like a Creative, and Final Major Project, alongside optional choices including The Media Event, The Professional Launchpad, and Virtual Fashion.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 51%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Branded Storytelling: Photography and Creative Design
- Stories and Power: Audio and Podcast Production
- Videodrome: Stories with Clients
- The Content Consultancy
- Scripted Storytelling
- Serial Storytelling
- My Story: Authenticity and Identity
- Social Currency
- The Innovation Lab
- Thinking Like a Creative
- Final Major Project
- The Media Event
- The Professional Launchpad
- Virtual Fashion
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Creative Media Production at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Creative Media Production at Solent University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Creative Media Production at Solent University?
83% 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 Production at Solent University?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Creative Media Production at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Creative Media Production at Solent University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.