Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Media Studies at The University of Northampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £22000 | £18000 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £15000 - £21500 | £18000 - £27500 |
All Media Studies courses of The University of Northampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance.
If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements we can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year programme which includes an Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the theoretical/practical and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award.
Featuring a reduced tuition fee in the first year, our four-year courses will enable you to successfully follow the degree pathway of your choice while gaining essential study skills. The foundation year of your chosen degree will be studied on a full-time basis and is aimed at supporting the transition to higher education. Years two, three and four are then studied as a standard degree programme.
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
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- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at The University of Northampton
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
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About The University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.
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Student composition of The University of Northampton
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9080
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 12090
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