BSc (Hons) Media Production
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Introduction
Do you want to explore media production and technologies across video, audio, graphics, multimedia and television? Our BSc (Hons) Media Production is an industry-focused programme that equips you with the skills, knowledge and experience you need to join the media production crews of tomorrow.
UCLan’s BSc (Hons) Media Production was ranked in the Top 5 in the UK and 1st in the North West, for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).
In the last few years, media and communication related practices are becoming increasingly popular both in Cyprus and Internationally. With the media industry going through a rapid transformation, there has never been a better time to enter the media production field. The rise of online platforms, along with the digital innovations within the traditional media giants, have created a need for highly skilled media produc tion professionals who can adapt and progress with the times, while also producing media content with a particular focus on digital innovation and emerging technologies. Through the highly practical, research-informed and industry-informed curriculum as well as our state-of-the-art facilities, you will be able to combine knowledge of production processes and techniques with an awareness of current industry practices and technical standards. While working in our 4K-ready, broadcast standard television and audio production studio, you will have multiple opportunities to be creative, producing a body of work that will showcase the breadth of your diverse craft skills and help you launch your career in media and television production.
Career Opportunities
Recent graduates of the programme in UCLan UK have taken up roles such as vision mixer, video producer, camera operator, radio DJ, graphics operator, presentation scheduler, editor, compositor, and studio erative, for employers such as Al Jazeera, BBC, Ideal World TV, BT Sports, and Sky Sports.
The programme’s content diversity will equip graduates with the necessary expertise to be employed in different sectors. Employability is also embedded in the programme, which contains several features with emphasis on continuous learning and personal development, reflective practice, teamwork skills and problem-solving skills, through hands-on applied projects. Graduates can be employed in digital agencies, multimedia agencies, media groups, TV channels, animation studios, radio stations, marketing agencies, consultancy firms or even start their own media/digital media related business.
Communication and Media Studies at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked 1st in the North West and in the Top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2022).
Video Producer/Editor
Work in TV channels, media groups, or digital agencies, handling video production, editing, and post-production for films, advertisements, or online content.
Multimedia Content Creator
Develop engaging digital content for social media, websites, and marketing campaigns, working with multimedia agencies or marketing firms.
Radio or TV Producer
Manage the planning and execution of radio shows or television programs, overseeing production, scheduling, and creative direction.
Media/Digital Entrepreneur
Start your own media production company, animation studio, or digital marketing agency, creating content for various industries.
Course Benefits
Top 5 in the UK
The course was ranked Top 5 in the UK and 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021), ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
Industry-Focused & Practical Curriculum
The programme is designed to equip students with real-world media production skills, making them job-ready for careers in video, audio, TV, graphics, and multimedia.
Cutting-Edge Facilities & Equipment
Students gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art, 4K-ready broadcast standard television and audio production studios, preparing them for professional environments.
Strong Focus on Digital Innovation & Emerging Technologies
The curriculum is designed to keep up with industry changes, helping students master new media tools, online platforms, and digital production techniques.
Diverse Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in TV production, digital media, advertising, post-production, marketing, and multimedia industries, or even start their own media business.
Creative Portfolio Development
Students create a diverse body of work, allowing them to build a strong portfolio showcasing their production skills, which is crucial for securing media jobs.
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Learning Outcomes
A1. the basic principles of several media production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices.
A2. in-depth aspects of several media production technologies, systems, techniques and professional practices.
A3. the roles and responsibilities of practitioners in the creative industries.
A4. the theories and methodologies related to the analysis of the role of media and communication in culture and society.
B1. the ability to ideate, develop, produce and deliver varied media products.
B2. the ability to produce work within the constraints imposed by the legal, ethical, and commercial structures of the creative industries.
B3. the ability to exploit varied technologies and processes to effectively manipulate image, sound, type or other digital media.
B4. the ability to work independently and apply different media related critical, analytical, theoretical or methodological approaches.
C1. analysis of media forms and user/audience requirements.
C2. evaluation and selection of appropriate resources and techniques required for specific tasks.
C3. evaluation students’ own work and the work of others with reference to professional practices, user needs and conventions of form.
C4. synthesis of varied media production methods to solve creative and technical problems.
C5. critical thinking and reflection on the construction of different social concepts such as ethnicity, gender, identity and culture within a media context representation.
D1. the ability to manage time, personnel and resources effectively.
D2. the ability to retrieve, generate, organise, evaluate and exploit information.
D3. the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways in varied situations.
D4. the ability to work effectively in a group or team.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:
Requirement 1
Apolytirion or High Schoof Leaving Certificate, or 96 A' Level points in relevant subjects.
Requirement 2
Proof of English Language knowledge to a score of at least IELTS 5.5, or other equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
How To Apply?
Step by Step Application Process.
Complete the UCLan Cyprus application FORM.
Provide copies of:
– School Leaving Certificate & Marksheet
– English Language Qualification (see Entry Requirements)
– ID/Passport
Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable) for the Admissions Department to officially evaluate your application and if successful to receive your Offer for a Place to Study at UCLan Cyprus.
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