Course Summary

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

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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

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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
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