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Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

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Key Facts

  • UCAS Code

    P392

  • Level

    UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)

  • Duration

    Full Time: 1 year

  • Starting

    September

Updated 19/12/2024

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Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview

The University of Northampton’s Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons) Top Up gives you an opportunity to expand on prior learning. The course is designed to enable you to play a full role in the modern digital media world through the experience you will gain and the portfolio of work you will produce.

On the film and TV top-up degree, you will work on a range of final year projects including a self-directed Final Major Project in a chosen relevant area of interest; engage in live client-based productions; and building on skills, understanding and experience. The course develops independent and informed creative professionals.

Highlights

  • ​Tailor your final year to your individual needs and interests – from directing and script writing to producing music videos and studio productions.
  • Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production Course is accredited by  JAMES
  • Self-identified pathways.
  • Industry engagement embedded within the programme
  • Build your own production or social enterprise
  • Use broadcast recording equipment, studios and editing facilities while learning from practicing industry professionals and researchers – view our TV Studio tours
  • Masterclasses with industry practitioners.
  • Hands-on, practice-based study reinforced by media theory.
Two students in a TV studio production office during filming with multiple screens displaying a live broadcast and a script.

Students in UON's TV studio production office

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Student offering direction to a programme's presenter and three contestants on set.

A person stands in front of four seated individuals on a stage set with cameras and lights.

On the set of a game show during filming at UON's TV studio

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Large screen in UON's TV studio production office

Four students in a TV production office during filming. They are seated in front of various monitors. The two closest to the camera are looking up at a screen.

Inside the UON TV production office during filming

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Adjusting a microphone on set in UON's TV studio

Student operating a video camera in a TV studio setting with people and stage lights visible in the background.

Behind the camera in UON's TV studio

A student adjusts her headphones while operating a professional video camera and teleprompter in a dark studio.

Operating a film camera in UON's TV studio

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements apply for the creative film degree. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of completion of one of the following:

  • A BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma in a Media production related subject
  • A Foundation Degree in Media production and/or skills related subject
  • A Higher Education Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject.

  • Evidence of Transcript will be required to confirm modules/units passed and ensure compatibility with top-up programme.

    We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

    Receiving an offer for this digital media production course may also be subject to qualifications and standard entry requirements.

    For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

    If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  • All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

    • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
      for study at undergraduate level.

    For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content

  • The University of Northampton’s Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons) comprises both compulsory and designated modules:

    • Global Television (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3017
      Status: Designate
    • Advertising and Commercial Film Production (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3046
      Status: Designate
    • Live TV Production (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3047
      Status: Designate
    • Community Impact Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3052
      Status: Compulsory
    • Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3053
      Status: Designate
    • Working in the Creative Industries (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3054
      Status: Designate
    • Cult Media (20 Credits)
      Module code: MED3056
      Status: Designate
    • Final Major Project (40 Credits)
      Module code: MED4037
      Status: Compulsory

    Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.

      • Module code: MED3046
        Status: Designate
        Students are encouraged to engage with the commercial world and to work in teams that replicate industrial practice for the production of 'promotional' material. The emphasis is on group development of ideas and working in groups creating TV commercials and longer short form promotional films for the industry.
      • Module code: MED3047
        Status: Designate
        This module provides an opportunity for students to research, plan, produce, negotiate and stream `live? an agreed major project with a particular focus on legislation, copyright, production and distribution. Students will develop their portfolio of work and `showcase? a project as part of a studio based production group.
      • Module code: MED3052
        Status: Compulsory
        The purpose of this module is to experience small production teamworking, through researching an appropriate community project (charity, voluntary project or social enterprise) requiring Media Production or Creative Industry support in the delivery of a media related Community Impact Initiative with measurable results related to the changemaker ethos.
      • Module code: MED3054
        Status: Designate
        This module explores the routes to gainful employment opportunities available within the creative sector through setting up or working in a limited company, Social Enterprise, or as a Freelancer. Students will develop and reflect on their professional identity and transferable skills supporting their chosen career path.
      • Module code: MED3060
        Status: Designate
        Expanding on the European cinemas module in both scope and sophistication, this module provides historical, cultural and industrial contexts that will allow students to view, discuss and interpret screen media from a number of International cinemas and national cultures as well as the implications of transnational productions.
      • Module code: MED3062
        Status: Designate
        The purpose of this module is to enable students to critically examine and evaluate conventions, structures and cycles of `cult? media and how such media relates to wider social and cultural concerns and contexts.
      • Module code: MED3063
        Status: Designate
        Building on the level 4 Introduction to Hollywood module, in this module students will extend their understanding of Hollywood filmmaking from the mid-1970s to present day. Through close analysis and specific case studies, students will critically examine how Hollywood reflects, comments upon, and actively helps shape our understanding of contemporary social and cultural realities.
      • Module code: MED3065
        Status: Designate
        This module develops student's screenwriting abilities to produce work to a rigorous professional standard, through analysis and practice of the processes of screenwriting, pitching, commissioning and script editing within the television and streaming industry.
      • Module code: MED4037
        Status: Compulsory
        The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop a progressive and impactful media artefact and writing, based on thorough critical research into an area of personal interest within creative film, television and digital media production.

  • This Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production Top-Up course is Industry Accredited by  JAMES  representing APRS, MPG and associate industry bodies. Accreditation of a course by relevant industry bodies provides assurance to students and employers of its potential and value.

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted for the top-up film and television degree relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £9,535*
  • International – Full Time: £17,000

* The 2025/26 annual tuition fee for undergraduate courses has not yet been confirmed by the Department for Education but is expected to be £9,535 for year one. UON will adjust fees annually in line with government policy.

  • For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

    For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

  • Fees quoted for the top-up film and television degree relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

    • UK – Full Time: £9,250
    • International – Full Time: £16,500

Staff

Tim Coley, Senior Lecturer in Media Production

Senior Lecturer in Media Production
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Tim Coley
Lorna Jowett, Professor of Media and Culture

Professor of Media and Culture
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Lorna Jowett
Abigail Webber, Senior Lecturer in Media Production

Senior Lecturer in Media Production
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Abigail Webber
Mike Starr, Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies

Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Mike Starr
David Simmons, Senior Lecturer in English & Screen Studies

Senior Lecturer in English & Screen Studies
Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

David Simmons
Nathan Dodzo, Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media

Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Nathan Dodzo
Anthony Stepniak, Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Theory

Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Theory
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology

Anthony Stepniak

Facilities

When you study Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production at the University of Northampton, you will enjoy access to a number of different facilities and services to help you in your studies, including;

  • A range of industry standard filming and recording equipment
  • Two TV studios
  • Three radio studios
  • Eight edit suites
  • Adobe Creative Suite for the duration of your course
  • Fully staffed technician’s office with 1-to-1 training, support and guidance

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