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De Montfort University

UCAS Code: P310 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

UCAS Tariff

112

from at least two A-levels

About this course

This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2025

Subject

Media production

In today's media landscape, digital and technical mediums have become increasingly important across various industries, from TV and radio production to advertising, journalism, and PR.

Our dedicated Media Production course is designed to equip you with the technical foundations and practical skills needed to succeed in this dynamic industry. With a focus on hands-on practice and an understanding of the technical principles guiding your career, you'll be prepared for a rapidly changing technical environment. Join us, gain the expertise, and experience you need to pursue your dream career in media production.

Our block teaching method enables you to focus on each discipline by diving deep into one subject at a time.

**Key features**

Elevate your production game with our specialist facilities. Benefit from audio recording studios, online broadcast-standard radio production studios, multi-camera TV studios and full green screen capabilities. Create outstanding content with all the tools you need, right at your fingertips.

Supercharge your career with a valuable work placement. Our Media Production students have worked on live filming projects for Channel 4 right here on campus, as well as securing placements with top industry leaders and many local businesses offering paid opportunities.

Join our dynamic student societies. As a member of our award-winning Demon Media group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to its radio station, TV channel and website, and learn from industry experts. Don't miss this chance to enhance your skills, build your portfolio, and connect with like-minded peers.

As a Media Production student, you'll have the opportunity to take part in DMU Global. From exploring Berlin's fascinating media history, producing a documentary film in Bali, to going behind the scenes at New York's NBC Studios, you won’t want to miss this chance to immerse yourself in diverse cultures, expand your knowledge, and make unforgettable memories.

Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Modules

**Year one**

Block 1: Film and Photography Capture

Block 2: Radio and TV Studio Production

Block 3: Introduction to Digital Design

Block 4: Commercial Content Production

**Year two**

Block 1: Film and Photography Techniques

Block 2: Live Digital Broadcast

Block 3: Immersive and Experiential Design

Block 4: Creative Enterprise

**Year three**

Block 1: Creative Image Production OR Short Film Production

Block 2: Creative Content Programming

Block 3/4: Portfolio Project

Block 3/4: UX and Interactive Media OR Post-Production and Editing

Assessment methods

**Teaching**

Course delivery is in block mode, which means each 30 credit module consists of a seven week teaching block. It is delivered through a combination of lecture, tutorial, seminar, laboratory, workshop, self-directed study, presentation, screening, demonstration, group and individual projects.

**Assessment**

A variety of assessment strategies, both formative and summative, are used throughout the course. Assessments fall into two main types; coursework assessments and formal examinations. The coursework assessments include practical reports, computer-based assessments, short tests, case study reports, critiques and oral presentations.

Students are also assessed by formal examinations, which test the knowledge and skills they have developed over the course of the module. There are a variety of formats for the written examinations, including some or all of the following; short-answer questions, problem-based questions, case-study questions and essay questions.

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£16,250
per year
International
£16,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Leicester Campus

Department:

Computing, Engineering and Media

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

55%
Media production

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Media studies

Teaching and learning

71%
Staff make the subject interesting
79%
Staff are good at explaining things
66%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
67%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

73%
Library resources
81%
IT resources
79%
Course specific equipment and facilities
56%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

78%
UK students
22%
International students
62%
Male students
38%
Female students
71%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Media studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
med
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education
35%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

25%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
19%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Media studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£17k

£17k

£20k

£20k

£25k

£25k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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