BA (Hons) Media Production

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Canterbury Christ Church University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Media Production at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed for creative thinkers who want to bring stories to life across film, television, radio, and digital platforms. This hands-on degree blends technical expertise with creative storytelling, preparing students to produce professional-level content for today’s dynamic media landscape.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in creative media production and digital storytelling. Core modules such as Introduction to Media Practice and Sound and Image develop your understanding of narrative techniques, visual composition, and sound design. You’ll also explore Media and Society, examining how media influences culture and communication.

Year 2:
The second year deepens your production skills through advanced practical work and collaborative projects. You’ll take modules like Screen Production and Radio and Podcasting, learning to manage full production cycles—from pre-production planning to post-production editing. Alongside these, Media Research Methods helps you analyse audiences, platforms, and emerging trends to strengthen your creative decisions.

Year 3:
Your final year focuses on developing your professional portfolio and refining your creative identity. You’ll undertake a Major Media Project, where you produce an original piece of work in your chosen medium, supported by critical reflection. Modules like Media Enterprise and Advanced Production Skills prepare you for the realities of the media industry, teaching you how to pitch, fund, and distribute your projects successfully.

Focus Areas: digital storytelling, film and video production, radio and podcasting, post-production editing, creative media enterprise, audience analysis

Learning Outcomes: graduates will master professional media production workflows, develop creative and critical storytelling abilities, and demonstrate technical competence across multiple platforms

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): aligned with industry practices and supported by the university’s professional-standard studios and equipment used in the creative industries

Reputation (Employability Rankings): Canterbury Christ Church University ranks highly for graduate employability, with over 90% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

If you’re thinking about applying for the BA (Hons) Media Production at Canterbury Christ Church University, here’s a closer look at how this course helps you learn by doing — giving you real, hands-on experience rather than just theory.

Right from the beginning, you’ll be immersed in practical media production. Instead of sitting through long lectures, you’ll be behind the camera, in the editing suite, or in the studio creating real content. The university gives you access to industry-standard facilities — including film and TV studios, radio and podcasting booths, green-screen rooms, post-production suites and Mac labs. You’ll work with professional equipment throughout your degree and learn directly from experienced tutors who’ve worked in the media industry themselves. By the time you graduate, you’ll have a strong creative portfolio, technical confidence, and genuine experience of collaborating on production projects.

Experiential learning highlights for this programme include:

Full access to top-class creative spaces – including a fully equipped film and TV studio, content-creation lab, radio studio, podcast booths, green-screen facilities, post-production suites and Mac labs.
Hands-on experience with industry software and tools such as 360° cameras, mobile gimbals, motion-capture systems and green-screen setups — the same technology used by today’s media professionals.
Real-world projects and client briefs through the university’s Creatives Agency, where you can take on freelance-style assignments and work with real clients, applying your skills in practical, goal-driven contexts.
Guidance from media professionals – your lecturers and tutors bring extensive experience from the industry, helping you connect your university work with what’s actually happening across film, television, and digital media today.
A focus on emerging production techniques and trends, including immersive media, social media storytelling and cutting-edge moving-image practices, so you’re always working with what’s current and relevant.
Outstanding learning resources – the campus includes the modern Augustine House library and excellent production facilities. According to student feedback, 90% of students rated the learning resources and facilities positively.

Altogether, this degree ensures you’re not just studying media — you’re creating it. You’ll graduate ready to step into the industry with creative confidence, collaboration experience, and a portfolio that truly showcases your talent.

Progression & Future Opportunities

If you choose the BA (Hons) Media Production at Canterbury Christ Church University, you’ll be setting yourself up for an exciting, creative career that’s deeply connected to the real world. Graduates from this course go on to work as Content Creators, Social Media Managers, Motion Designers, and Animators. Within about 15 months of finishing the degree, most are either working or continuing their studies — with an average starting salary of around £24,000.

Future Progression and Opportunities

University support to help you find work
You’ll have access to the university’s Student Careers & Employability Service, which offers guidance on CV writing, portfolios, placements, and networking. During the course, you’ll also gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment such as 360° cameras, motion capture technology, and a green-screen studio — all of which give you a real edge when entering the job market.

Employment outcomes and salary potential
Around 85% of graduates from this course are in employment or further study within 15 months after graduation. Average earnings for media studies graduates from Canterbury Christ Church University are around £24,000, typically ranging between £21,000 and £27,000.

University–industry connections
The university has recently partnered with the British Film Institute (BFI) to create more opportunities for students in film and moving-image production. These links help you build professional experience and make valuable industry contacts while you study.

Value of the qualification
A UK degree from Canterbury Christ Church University is widely recognised, and the creative, technical, and storytelling skills you develop are highly transferable across different media industries — whether in digital production, broadcasting, or emerging technologies.

Graduate success
Many graduates go on to exciting roles such as content creator, podcaster, motion designer, or social media manager — contributing to everything from independent digital projects to large-scale media productions.

Further Academic Progression

After completing your degree, you could take your expertise further with a master’s in Film & Media Production, Digital Media Strategy, or Multimedia Design. This could open doors to more advanced roles such as senior producer, creative director, or academic researcher in the media field.