Media and TV Production BA Hons | University of Chester

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Course Summary

Our Media and Television Production degree equips you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in the dynamic world of media. You'll develop essential technical skills, such as audio and video editing, camera operation, and animation. Explore emerging trends and sectors, and work on a variety of projects, from factual documentaries to drama productions.

While our course emphasises practical skills, we also foster a deep understanding of the media industry, key practices, regulation, and organisations. Throughout the course, you'll have the opportunity to develop and pursue your specific media and television interests, undertaking a large-scale project, such as a television documentary, podcast, or dissertation, allowing you to delve deeper into your chosen area of specialisation, towards the end of your degree.

Our department boasts TV studios, extensive recording spaces, post-production facilities, and a wide range of equipment, including video cameras, audio recording devices, and specialist kit.

Our Media and Television Production course is your launchpad to a thrilling career in the media industry. Get ready for a dynamic and engaging education that will ignite your creativity and equip you with the skills to make your mark in the industry.

Why You'll Love It

Two TV studios and production spaces on campus

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Get real-world experience creating and producing content for our radio station and media website

Learn from current and former industry professionals as well as academic experts

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What You'll Study

Our BA Media and Television Production course contains core modules at each level of study.

In Year 1 (Level 4), you will develop fundamental production skills, including:

camera operation
editing
audio recording
and production management.

You will explore foundational media theories and analytical methods, and apply these to a wide range of media examples.

Creativity is at the heart of your studies from the very beginning, and during Year 1 you will have the opportunity to develop ideas and make them a reality, whether that’s a script, a podcast, or video content. You can choose to produce content for one of our digital platforms, such as our website (Chester Student Media) or radio station (Chester Student Radio).

As you move into Year 2 (Level 5), the curriculum builds on the production skills you developed in Year 1, as well as allowing you to engage with a range of different critical approaches to media to deepen your knowledge and understanding.

You will enhance your creative and production skills as you learn about storytelling across different forms of media and put your ideas into practice, creating original content and digital media products. In the TV studio, you will be enhancing your skills further, whether you are directing a drama, learning about protocols and regulation, or working collaboratively on a studio production.

In Year 2 you will also have the opportunity to undertake a work-based placement, giving you a taste of real-world experience that is incredibly valuable to your future employability.

In Year 3 (Level 6), you will hone your practical, technical and creative competencies in the production of longer-form films or programmes, such as dramas and documentaries. Engaging and experimenting with new technologies and specialist equipment will allow you to create more sophisticated original content, including the opportunity to produce a short animation.

The culmination of this course of study is a large-scale project (written or practice-based) enabling you to pursue your interest in a particular area of creative media, integrating all the knowledge and skills acquired throughout your studies.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

This course is delivered in three terms of ten weeks each. In each term students study 40 credits comprised of either one or two modules. Scheduled contact hours range between approximately 6 and 12 hours per week depending upon level of study and the complexity of the material being taught. This course is delivered through a mix of in-person and online learning. Students can expect to take part in lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.

Students should expect to spend an average of 30 – 34 hours per week on independent study which might include following asynchronous learning material on the University’s VLE, tutorial time with staff, using the University’s library, working with peers and preparing work for assessment.

Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the subject. This will be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace. Indicative assessment includes portfolios, essays, reflective logs, practical assessments and presentations. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment.

All teaching is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, with the fundamental principles of the Chester Future Skills Curriculum at its core - building your subject competence, confidence, and key transferable skills to shape you into a world-ready Chester graduate.

Study a Common First Year

This course shares a common first year with students on the Film and Media Studies course.

This means that you’ll learn alongside students studying a similar discipline, helping to broaden your knowledge and exposure to other concepts, perspectives and professions in the first year of your degree.

As you learn and collaborate with students from other courses, you'll not only widen your social and professional network but also learn new skills that will set you up for success in your industry.

In your second and third years, you will progress to studying more specialist modules within media and TV production, developing your skills to become a World Ready graduate.

Entry Requirements

104UCAS points

UCAS Tariff	104 points
GCE A Level	Typical offer – CCC-BCC
BTEC	BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
International Baccalaureate	28 points
Irish / Scottish Highers	Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: BBBB
Access requirements	Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
T Level	T Level with a Pass grade and C or above in the core
OCR Cambridge Technicals	OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
Extra Information	Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants will be required to attend an interview/workshop day.

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts.

We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also consider appropriate work experience.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
Postgraduate: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

For more information on our entry requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

72UCAS points

UCAS Tariff	72 points
GCE A level	72 points overall, including grade D in A level
BTEC	BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
International Baccalaureate	24 points
Irish / Scottish Highers	Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
Access requirements	Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
T Level	T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
OCR Cambridge Technicals	OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
Extra Information	Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree.

Fees and Funding

£9,250per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2025/26 are £9,250 a year, or £1,540 per 20-credit module for part-time study.

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU will pay International Tuition Fees.

Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans.

Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans.

£14,450*per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 are £14,450 per year for a full-time course.

This fee is set for each year of study. All undergraduate students are eligible for international and merit-based scholarships which are applicable to each year of study.

For courses with a Foundation Year, the tuition fees for Year 1 are £10,750 and £14,200 for Years 2-4 in 2025/26.

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees.

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees and Finance section of our website.

Who you'll Learn from

Dr Katie Barnett

Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA Film and Media Studies and BA Media and Television Production

Caroline Ford

Senior Lecturer - Division of Communication, Screen & Performance

Dr Pamela Barnes

Programme Leader for BA Acting

Mark Hannaby

Senior Lecturer in Journalism

Cybele Rowbottom

Lecturer

Where you'll Study Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Join our Creative Community

Connect with Experts

Specialist Studio and Workshop Spaces

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Music Rehearsal and Recording Facilities

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Contemporary Art Space Chester (CASC)

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Equipment Loan Provision

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Graduates of this course may pursue a range of careers in the media and creative industries, including roles such as producer, researcher, director, camera operator or editor. The skills and knowledge obtained during their course also prepare graduates for roles in other industries which require excellent communication skills and the ability to create compelling content for media and digital platforms.

Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Media and Television Production BA (Hons)

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