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University of Brighton

UCAS Code: W212 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

Media and communication studies

Media production

Creative arts and design

Shape the future of digital content with our innovative degree at the University of Brighton.

On our Content Creation degree you will examine how AI, photography, graphic design and more contribute to creating compelling digital content. Drawing from our rich art and media heritage, we redefine storytelling across platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, X, Reddit, Twitch, Discord, TikTok and Mastadon.

Perfect for social media enthusiasts, you'll harness your smartphone to craft authentic, original content while critically examining our cultural fascination with social media.

Whether you're behind-the-scenes or on camera, this course equips you with the skills to connect creatively and tackle real-world issues such as climate change and politics.

**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**

- Content creation is a fast-growing industry and billion-dollar global market

- Learn essential creative skills in digital and social media storytelling, and audience engagement

- Graduate as a versatile creative with a range of skills and an experimential attitude, a great foundation for a fulfilling and dynamic career

- Open doors to a wide range of careers in podcasting, copywriting, designing, producing, social media, marketing, communications and more

- Content creation is a fascinating and ever-evolving mix – and our course moves with the times and is reactive to contemporary practices

- You will be joining a supportive community of fellow artists and creators

- Excellent work placements mean you can graduate with experience and industry connections

- Live industry projects are a great way to practice working to a brief

- Brighton is a fast-growing creative media hub and home to a thriving music scene

- A course team who are experts in their field who are passionate about sharing their knowledge with a new generation of media and music professionals.

- Opportunities to build a portfolio so you can showcase your work to potential employers or clients.

The Uni

Course locations:

Main site

Brighton

Department:

School of Art and Media

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What students say

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

76%
Media and communication studies
76%
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

70%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
59%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
58%
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

60%
Library resources
79%
IT resources
70%
Course specific equipment and facilities
39%
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?

91%
UK students
9%
International students
42%
Male students
58%
Female students
81%
2:1 or above
17%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
C

Creative arts and design (non-specific)

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This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.


Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
28%
Male students
72%
Female students
80%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
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.

Top job areas of graduates

16%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
16%
Other elementary services occupations
11%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals

Only a small number of students study courses within this catch-all subject area, so there isn't a lot of information available on what graduates do when they finish - bear that in mind when you look at any stats. Marketing and PR were the most likely jobs for graduates from these courses, but it's sensible to go on open days and talk to tutors about what you might expect from the course, and what previous graduates did.

Creative arts and design (non-specific)

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.

Top job areas of graduates

17%
Design occupations
16%
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.

£18k

£18k

£22k

£22k

£27k

£27k

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.

Creative arts and design (non-specific)

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

£22k

£22k

£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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This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.

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You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.

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Post-six month graduation stats:

This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.

It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.

While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?

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