University of Sussex

BA Media Production

University of Sussex

Course overview

The BA Media Production at the University of Sussex is an innovative course based in Brighton, the UK’s hub for digital media. This programme provides training on the latest industry-standard creative technology and open-access tools, preparing you for a fast-evolving media landscape. You will learn from a group of production specialists with expertise in future-facing technology, media activism, and inclusive approaches, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and skills for a fulfilling and impactful career.

The programme is very practical and focuses on projects. Students will gain hands-on skills in areas such as photography, video production, making high-impact content, podcasting, digital design, and animation. A major part of the course is developing, making, promoting, and sharing a large creative media project designed by the students themselves. Students can also choose extra classes (electives) from other subjects at the university to match their own interests. This degree provides a strong foundation and the right skills to start a career in different production and content roles in the working world.

Entry requirements

To be considered for this course, you generally need to meet the following entry standards:

Grade Requirements:

  • For students following the A-Level system, the typical requirement is to achieve grades of BBB. If you are studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, you usually need a total score of 30 points.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that your English skills are good enough for academic study. This is usually shown by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no individual component score lower than 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

The BA Media Production from the University of Sussex opens doors to exciting career opportunities in roles such as the following:

  • Producer
  • Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Marketer
  • Media Planner

Cost of study

To study the BA Media Production at the University of Sussex, you will be required to pay an annual tuition fee of £27,300. Kindly keep in mind that fees are subject to a yearly review.

Admission

Applications for this course can be made through UCAS. For further information about this process, feel free to speak with our counsellors at AHZ.

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