Media Production BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University provides you with the technical foundations and practical skills needed to follow a leadership role as a designer and producer within the creative and media Industry. Media Production enables you to learn the technical and practical skills sought after by employers, as well as teaching you about the tools and techniques used in industry. We have a strong focus on employability, with 95% of our Media Production graduates from summer 2017 in work or further study after graduating according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.
The course covers a number of themes including: multimedia animation production, social media, video and imaging techniques, audio production, radio production, television production and 3D modelling and animation. As part of this course you will have access to De Montfort University’s industry standard Creative Technology Studios providing you with valuable experience in a professional environment. You will also have the opportunity to contribute work to our award-winning student-led Demon Media, giving you the opportunity to develop your practical skills through The Demon magazine, Demon FM community radio station, Demon TV and The Demon website. One of our students, Natasha Macmanard, praised the facilities, teaching and relevance of the course, and managed to land a placement at the British Film Institute (in association with BAFTA) alongside her studies. She said: “I have always enjoyed using cameras, and this course has opened my mindset of this; broadening my knowledge. I am only in my second year and I’m already aspiring to create my own productions to a professional standard.”
Course Details - Modules
First year
• Image capture and processing
• Audio Capture and Processing
• Social media and technology
• Multimedia I
Second year
Core modules
• Television Production
• Video and imaging techniques
Optional modules
• Social media production
• Multimedia II
• Principles of audio production
• Radio production
Third year
Core modules
• Technology project
Optional modules
• Post-production for video and film
• Advanced imaging technology
• Advanced television production
• Advanced social media production
• Multimedia III
• Advanced radio production
• Creative media entrepreneurship
Course Details – Assessment Method
Teaching consists of a combination of lectures, tutorials, group work, practical laboratory sessions and self-directed study.
The television production modules are taught with external partners from the broadcast industry, covering topics including television systems and workflow, studio practice and the television gallery, cameras, sound and lighting. In the final year, you will work on a practice-based project enabling you to capitalise on your skills and experience. You will normally attend 12–16 hours of timetabled sessions each week, and can expect to undertake at least 20–25 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.
You will normally attend 13-17 hours of timetabled sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 20-25 further hours per week of directed independent study and assignments as required.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
P310
Institution code:
D26
Campus Name:
Leicester Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
from at least 2 A-Levels
Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English Language or Literature or equivalent.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14750.0
Year 1
International
14750.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.
Provider information
The Gateway
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Leicester
LE1 9BH
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