Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Course Content

• Course Details

  The University of Northampton’s Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons) comprises both compulsory and designated modules:

  • Global Television (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3017
    Status: Designate
  • Advertising and Commercial Film Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3046
    Status: Designate
  • Live TV Production (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3047
    Status: Designate
  • Community Impact Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3052
    Status: Compulsory
  • Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3053
    Status: Designate
  • Working in the Creative Industries (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3054
    Status: Designate
  • Cult Media (20 Credits)
    Module code: MED3056
    Status: Designate
  • Final Major Project (40 Credits)
    Module code: MED4037
    Status: Compulsory

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 23/24. The modules relating to the academic year 24/25 will be available from June 2024.

  • Stage 1
    • Global Television (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3017

      Status: Designate
      This module examines the role of television within an increasingly globalised media economy, analysing the relationship between television production, marketing and distribution on one hand and the rise of global media conglomerates seeking international audiences on the other.
    • Advertising and Commercial Film Production (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3046

      Status: Designate
      Students are encouraged to engage with the commercial world and to work in teams that replicate industrial practice for the production of 'promotional' material. The emphasis is on group development of ideas and working in groups creating TV commercials and longer short form promotional films for the industry.
    • Live TV Production (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3047

      Status: Designate
      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 distribution. Students will develop their portfolio of work and `showcase? a project as part of a studio based production group.
    • Community Impact Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3052

      Status: Compulsory
      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.
    • Working in the Creative Industries (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3054

      Status: Designate
      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 Freelancer. Students will develop and reflect on their professional identity and transferable skills supporting their chosen career path.
    • Cult Media (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3062

      Status: Designate
      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.
    • Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3063

      Status: Designate
      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 day. Through 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.
    • Final Major Project (40 Credits)
      Module code: MED4037

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop a progressive and impactful media artefact and writing, based on thorough critical research into an area of personal interest within creative film, television and digital media production.

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• 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.

  English Language Requirements

  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.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  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

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £9,250
  • International – Full Time: £15,500

  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.

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• Accreditation

  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.

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