
Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons) Top Up gives you an opportunity to expand on prior learning. The course is designed to enable you to play a full role in the modern digital media world through the experience you will gain and the portfolio of work you will produce. On the film and TV top-up degree, you will work on a range of final year projects including a self-directed Final Major Project in a chosen relevant area of interest; engage in live client-based productions; and building on skills, understanding and experience.
The course develops independent and informed creative professionals.
Key highlights
- Self-directed Final Major Project in a chosen area of interest
- Live client-based productions as part of final year work
- Build a professional portfolio of digital media work
- Range of final year projects across film, TV and digital media
- Develops independent, informed creative media professionals
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Film editor
- Television production assistant
- Camera operator
- Video producer
- Digital content producer
- Director
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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