University for the Creative Arts
Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 425 graduates of Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University for the Creative Arts for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
425 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Design Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design 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
Median salary £21000 £20500 £25000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £25000 £15500 - £25000 £18000 - £31000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22025 £20113 £23568
25-75 percentile range £19981 - £25071 £15144 - £24676 £17604 - £29974

Course Description

Note: The Integrated Foundation Year of this course will be taught at our UCA Farnham Campus. You will then progress to Maidstone Television Studios following completion of the Integrated Foundation Year for the remainder of your course.

BA (Hons) Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year) is a four year course, specifically designed to provide international students with the English language and creative skills before they embark on year one of a degree.

Learn all you need to know to work in the television industry within the professional setting of Maidstone TV Studios on our varied and exciting BA (Hons) Television Production degree course.

Exploring a raft of television formats, from scripted drama to live production, you’ll strike a balance between hands-on practical learning and technical study, including concept development and contextual awareness, ensuring you have a diverse skillset upon graduation. You’ll also be prepared for a broad range of professional opportunities, including the potential for work experience on commercial productions and access to leading-edge industry facilities within the studios.

Recent examples have included Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny, Empire of Light, Alan Partridge and I Can See Your Voice for the BBC, Catchphrase and Game of Talents for ITV, and a FIFA eSports World Championship.

Our ScreenSkills Select accreditation provides a host of benefits such as exclusive industry engagement, while our BAFTA Albert Education Partnership enables you to undertake sustainability training and achieve certification as an ‘Albert Grad’.

Recent graduates have worked at Warner Bros., ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Ignition Creative, Disney, Formula 1, Maidstone Studios, and a host of other top employers.

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  • BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing & Social Media (with Integrated International Foundation Year)
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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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts

15% Administrative occupations
13% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
12% Managers, directors and senior officials
9% Information Technology Professionals
8% Artistic, literary and media occupations
7% Business and public service associate professionals
7% Skilled trades occupations
3% Artistic, literary and media occupations
3% Elementary occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies. Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/ and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Television Production (with Integrated International Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17500 year 1
International £17500 year 1

Additional fee information

Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:

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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

University Rankings

Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.

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About University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.

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5895
postgraduates:
1140
Total:
7035
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