Creative Media Production HND
University of Portsmouth
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 | £22267 | £20129 | £23631 |
25-75 percentile range | £19961 - £25395 | £15127 - £24731 | £17669 - £30090 |
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Course Description
Overview
If you want to work as a creator or technical expert in fields such as animation, web design or film without completing a full undergraduate degree, this Creative Media Production Higher National Diploma (HND) is ideal.
You'll get experience with the tools of the trade, plus expert teaching, and the chance to network with like-minded students and creative media professionals. We've designed the course to meet the demands of digital media employers, and give you a flexible skill set that allows you to adapt to the changing needs of the creative media industry.
By focussing on the creative and technical sides of digital media, you'll develop the skills and professional expertise you need to go into various types of work in the creative industry, or top up your HND to a full Bachelor's degree.
Location – course delivered at Isle of Wight College
This course takes place at Isle of Wight College in Newport. While studying at Isle of Wight College, you can access University of Portsmouth student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.
What you'll experience
On this Creative Media Production HND, you'll:
- Use industry-standard audio-visual software, to get the experience necessary to work in fields such as animation, film and web development
- Work on tasks based on professional briefs, giving you a taste of the challenges you'll face and work you'll do in employment
- Have the opportunity to network and show your work at the end of year show, which is open to the general public, prospective employers and other institutions
- Study at Isle of Wight College, Newport
You'll learn practical skills you'll apply in your career, such as:
- 3D modelling for animation
- Video editing and post production
- Web design
- Concept art production
- Business development
Transferable skills you'll develop, which you can use in any area of your life and career, include:
- Creative and critical thinking
- Team working
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Multimedia communication skills
Careers and opportunities
When you finish this Creative Media Production HND course, our careers and employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.
By adding your skills to the industry, you'll play a part in informing, educating and entertaining society.
Areas that you could go on to work in include:
- Web design
- Animation
- TV and film production
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Digital asset creation
You'll also learn how to develop 3D assets on the course, taking you closer to working as a 3D modeller.
You'll have the opportunity to continue your studies to full Bachelor's degree level, opening the door to MSc or PhD study, or set up a business with help and support from the University.
After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computing
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 6.0. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Creative Media Production HND
EU | £6165 | year 1 |
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England UK | £6165 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6165 | year 1 |
Ireland | £6165 | year 1 |
International | £18800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Portsmouth
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