Tim Coley
Senior Lecturer in Media Production
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Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Key Facts
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UCAS Code
P392
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Duration
Full Time: 1 year
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Full Time: £9,535
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Full Time: £17,000
Updated 30/10/2025
Updated 30/10/2025
Get in touch
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
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.
Highlights
- Tailor your final year to your individual needs and interests – from directing and script writing to producing music videos and studio productions.
- Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production Course is accredited by JAMES
- Self-identified pathways.
- Industry engagement embedded within the programme
- Build your own production or social enterprise
- Use broadcast recording equipment, studios and editing facilities while learning from practicing industry professionals and researchers – view our TV Studio tours
- Masterclasses with industry practitioners.
- Hands-on, practice-based study reinforced by media theory.
Students in UON's TV studio production office
Student offering direction to a programme's presenter and three contestants on set.
On the set of a game show during filming at UON's TV studio
Large screen in UON's TV studio production office
Inside the UON TV production office during filming
Adjusting a microphone on set in UON's TV studio
Behind the camera in UON's TV studio
Operating a film camera in UON's TV studio
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply for the creative film degree. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of completion of one of the following:
- A BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma in a Media production related subject
- A Foundation Degree in Media production and/or skills related subject
- A Higher Education Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject.
Evidence of Transcript will be required to confirm modules/units passed and ensure compatibility with top-up programme.
We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.
Receiving an offer for this digital media production course may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements.
For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
What You'll Learn
This one-year top-up course is your chance to take your creative skills to the next level and step confidently into the world of film, TV and digital media. You’ll work on exciting final-year projects – from directing and scriptwriting to producing music videos and studio shows – while building a professional portfolio that showcases your talent.
Get hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment in our broadcast studios and editing suites, and collaborate on live client productions that mirror real-world media work. Studio culture is central to the course, encouraging creativity, teamwork and critical thinking.
You’ll be supported by experienced lecturers and industry professionals, helping you develop your own voice and vision as a media creator. Whether you want to be a filmmaker, content producer or digital storyteller, this course gives you the tools, confidence and connections to launch your career in the creative industries.
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules
Final Major Project
60 Credits
Code: MED4040
60 Credits
Students are encouraged to engage with the commercial world and to work in teams that replicate industrial practice for the production of ‘promotional’ materialThe emphasis is on group development of ideas and working in groups creating TV commercials and longer short form promotional films for the industry.
This module provides an opportunity for students to research, plan, produce, negotiate and stream `live an agreed major project with a particular focus on legislation, copyright, production and distributionStudents will develop their portfolio of work and `showcase a project as part of a studio based production group.
The purpose of this module is to experience small production teamworking, through researching an appropriate community project (charity, voluntary project or social enterprise) requiring Media Production or Creative Industry support in the delivery of a media related Community Impact Initiative with measurable results related to the changemaker ethos.
This module explores the routes to gainful employment opportunities available within the creative sector through setting up or working in a limited company, Social Enterprise, or as a FreelancerStudents will develop and reflect on their professional identity and transferable skills supporting their chosen career path.
Expanding on the European cinemas module in both scope and sophistication, this module provides historical, cultural and industrial contexts that will allow students to view, discuss and interpret screen media from a number of International cinemas and national cultures as well as the implications of transnational productions.
The purpose of this module is to enable students to critically examine and evaluate conventions, structures and cycles of `cult media and how such media relates to wider social and cultural concerns and contexts.
Building on the level 4 Introduction to Hollywood module, in this module students will extend their understanding of Hollywood filmmaking from the mid-1970s to present dayThrough close analysis and specific case studies, students will critically examine how Hollywood reflects, comments upon, and actively helps shape our understanding of contemporary social and cultural realities.
This module develops student’s screenwriting abilities to produce work to a rigorous professional standard, through analysis and practice of the processes of screenwriting, pitching, commissioning and script editing within the television and streaming industry.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 25/26. The modules relating to the academic year 26/27 will be available from June 2026.
This Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production Top-Up course is Industry Accredited by JAMES representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies. Accreditation of a course by relevant industry bodies provides assurance to students and employers of its potential and value.
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
- UK – Full Time: £9,535
- International – Full Time: £17,000
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted for the top-up film and television degree relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £9,250
- International – Full Time: £16,500
Staff
Abigail Webber
Senior Lecturer in Media Production
Mike Starr
Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies
David Simmons
Senior Lecturer in English & Screen Studies
Nathan Dodzo
Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media
Anthony Stepniak
Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Theory
Facilities
When you study Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production at the University of Northampton, you will enjoy access to a number of different facilities and services to help you in your studies, including;
- A range of industry standard filming and recording equipment
- Two TV studios
- Three radio studios
- Eight edit suites
- Adobe Creative Suite for the duration of your course
- Fully staffed technician’s office with 1-to-1 training, support and guidance
