Media Production (with Foundation Year)
BA (Hons)
University of East London

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20013 | £19297 | £23262 |
25-75 percentile range | £17972 - £23044 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
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Course Description
If you are passionate about media production and hungry for industry experience, BA Media Production at UEL combines advanced technical knowledge with the opportunity to collaborate with local partners to give you the knowledge to embark on your media career. Building your skills across photography, videography, social media and digital production, this course brings together a number of skills to future-proof your career for the ever-changing nature of the media business. With learning by doing at the heart of the programme, you can improve your skills, collaborate with local businesses and graduate as a media production ace ready for the world of work with a portfolio full of real-life case studies.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Media Production (with Foundation Year), BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
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 Media Production (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University of East London
30% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email [email protected]
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Media Production (with 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 Media Production (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £13740 | year 1 |
International | £13740 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
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, 2024
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 of East London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #32
- #39
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #71
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 16 university rankings of University of East London
About University of East London
The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.
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Student composition of University of East London
- undergraduates:
- 10430
- postgraduates:
- 5400
- Total:
- 15830
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)