BA Media Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Media Production is an undergraduate degree focused on the creation, development and analysis of media content across visual, aural and interactive platforms. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year introduces foundational skills through modules such as Visual Production Techniques 1, Sound Design and Audio Production 1, and Interactive - Design and Construction. The second year builds technical and collaborative abilities with modules including Visual Production Techniques 2, Sound Design and Audio Production 2, and Interactive Storytelling. The final year concentrates on independent work and professional preparation, featuring the Major Media Production Project, Cultural Context – Research Project, and Professional Freelance Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Visual Production Techniques 1
- Creative Analysis and Development
- Sound Design and Audio Production 1
- Interactive - Design and Construction
- Critical Culture 1
- Concept and Script Development
- Client Brief – Professional Practice
- Visual Production Techniques 2
- Sound Design and Audio Production 2
- Interactive Storytelling
- Critical Culture 2
- Major Project Development Package
- Major Media Production Project
- Cultural Context – Research Project
- Professional Freelance Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Media Production at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,000. 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 University of South Wales?
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 South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.