Program Overview

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

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: P392
• Level: UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 1 year
• Starting: September
• UK Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £17,000
• Location >: Waterside

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.

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.

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.

English Language Requirements

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.

Course Content

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

• MED4040 Final Major Project (60 Credits) (Compulsory)
• MED3052 Community Impact Project (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3047 Live TV Production (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3054 Working in the Creative Industries (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3046 Advertising and Commercial Production (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3060 Global Screen (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3062 Cult Media (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3063 Hollywood and Beyond (20 Credits) (Designated)
• MED3065 Advanced Scriptwriting (20 Credits) (Designated)

Accreditation

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

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

Staff

• Tim Coley - Senior Lecturer in Media Production
• Abigail Webber - Associate Professor in Film & Screen Studies
• Mike Starr - Senior Lecturer in English & Screen Studies
• David Simmons - Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media
• Nathan Dodzo - Senior Lecturer in Media & Cultural Theory
• Anthony Stepniak - Senior Lecturer in Media Production

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

Related Courses

• Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)
• Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
• Film and Screen Studies BA (Hons)