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BA (Hons) Media Production Full-time

Get practical training in TV and radio. Pitch to industry professionals and go live on air in our award-winning radio station. Join a course which best prepares you for a career in the industry.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027 Full-timePart-time September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeHP63

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

There’s never been a better time to get into content creation. We’re watching, listening, making, and broadcasting more media than ever before. This course will give you the practical skills to join this expanding industry, and make engaging content for TV, radio, podcasts, social media, and online.

You'll work alongside experienced experts and use fantastic facilities including a broadcast-standard HD TV studio, 4K-UHD virtual studio, radio studios, and editing rooms.

You’ll develop and pitch ideas to industry practitioners and undertake placements to build your network. Our students have taken advantage of our relationships with the BBC, Capital FM, Sunderland AFC, Tyne Tees Television, and various production companies. You could also work with our very own award-winning Spark Sunderland.

Relate your learning to real-life experience through our guest speaker workshops and masterclasses. Previous speakers include our visiting professors Dr Alex Connock, Fellow in Marketing at Oxford University; Emmy award winner, David Quantick; and Nick Smith, Executive Vice President at All3Media.

We also encourage you to take part in competitions while you study. Our students have won awards from organisations such as the Royal Television Society.

In your final year, you can choose to specialise. Graduate with a degree in BA (Hons) Media Production, BA (Hons) Media Production (TV), or BA (Hons) Media Production (Radio).

This degree prepares you for careers in TV, radio, video, and new media industries. Your training in communication, teamwork, and creativity will also be relevant to roles in many different businesses and in the public sector. Recent graduates have gained jobs with employers such as the BBC, Radio 1, Channel 4, Sky TV, Capital North East, MTV, and professional production companies.Why Sunderland for Film and Media

Accreditations and approvals

This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, the industry-led body for the screen industries.

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What you'll study

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Radio and Podcasting Core30 credits+

Discover how to create audio content that connects. Whether it’s a podcast or a radio show, you’ll develop practical production skills while making content for Spark, our award-winning student radio station. With over 90% of the UK tuning into radio and podcast listening on the rise, there’s never been a better time to get into audio. This is your chance to explore the creative power of sound and make work people want to listen to.

Media Narratives, Genres and the Self-Shooter Core30 credits+

Discover what it takes to succeed in the creative industries, beyond just the hands-on production work. With a focus on short-form content and self-shooting, you’ll respond to a professional brief by creating your own digital media pieces. Dive into the history of media broadcasting and reflect on how the industry has evolved. Most importantly, you’ll start to map out your own path in today’s fast-changing creative world.

TV Studio Practice Core30 credits+

Work in a real studio environment to produce two short shows, one drama and one factual entertainment. Explore a range of TV formats and learn how studio teams bring them to life. Get to grips with key roles, production skills, and new virtual studio techniques. Working with others, you’ll plan, shoot, and deliver creative studio content from concept to final recording.

Filmmaking Craft Skills Core30 credits+

Dive into the world of single camera video production and sound recording. Explore the essential skills and techniques used by filmmakers and sound designers to craft compelling short videos. You’ll learn how to shoot, plan, and produce your own short video project. You’ll work as a team to create a Production File that shows your full process, this includes everything from research and scripting to call sheets, compliance, and final edits. At the same time, you’ll explore the art and technique of sound.

Creative Industries: Your Career Pathway Core30 credits+

Prepare for a career in the creative industries. Uncover what it takes to freelance, go self-employed, or even launch your own creative business. Gain practical advice and support through workshops, guest input, and group activities. Learn how to map out ideas using tools like the Business Model Canvas, craft a strong creative CV, and build online profiles that get you noticed. You’ll also pitch a business idea and develop key skills to help you stand out in the competitive creative world.

Documentary Production Core30 credits+

Explore the documentary form through both theory and practice. Learn how to plan, research, and produce your own documentary while engaging with narrative structure, ethical issues, and critical ideas. Working in a production group, you’ll pitch your idea to a panel and take on real production roles. This will enable you to develop skills in camera work, lighting, sound, production management, post-production, and digital workflows.

Creative Studio Practice Core30 credits+

Work in a small team to develop a portfolio of studio-based content for Spark TV. You’ll take on a variety of production and research roles, applying key media theories while developing original broadcast material. Gain advanced skills in post-production, outside broadcasting techniques, and TV format development, all while learning how to bring ideas to life in a live or studio setting.

This is your chance to think creatively, collaborate professionally, and make content that’s ready to go on screen.

Podcasting and Creative Audio Core30 credits+

How do you tell powerful stories using just sound? Discover how audio can be used as a creative platform to share stories, ideas, and experiences. Working in teams, you’ll produce original content for both broadcast radio and podcast, building your skills in storytelling, collaboration, and technical production. With a focus on industry-facing experience, you’ll learn how producers use audio to connect with audiences, whether through factual stories, fiction, or creative formats. From radio to podcast apps, you’ll see why audio remains one of the most exciting and accessible global platforms today.

Professional Client Production Core30 credits+

Work in small groups to create a professional 3–5 minute video, audio project, or documentary for a real client. Your project will showcase your technical skills in visuals, sound mixing, editing, and grading, reflecting what you’ve learned over your three years of study. Alongside production, you’ll develop industry knowledge and job-ready skills. Individually, you’ll create a 1–2 minute showreel featuring your best work, upload it online, and prepare a professional CV to help launch your career.

Major Practical Project 2 Core30 credits+

Bring your project to life. Turn your development plan into a finished piece of creative work. Working independently with guidance from a supervisor, you’ll take full control of the production process, from shooting or recording to editing and final delivery. Use studio, location, and post-production facilities to craft a project ready for distribution. You’ll also take part in a group presentation to critically reflect on the production journey.

Major Practical Project 1 Core30 credits+

Ready to turn your idea into a standout media project? Lay the groundwork for your Final Major Project through focused research, workshops, and practical development. Explore production roles, media technologies, and creative techniques while shaping your idea into a professional piece of work. Choose from three strands: Film/TV, Radio/Podcast, or Feature Film Script and begin developing content that reflects your creative and career goals.

Spark Productions Core30 credits+

Gain hands-on experience producing and presenting content for Spark, our award-winning student media platform. From radio and podcasting to video and live broadcasts, you’ll work in our MediaHub to create content that reflects your interests and career goals. Respond to live briefs, meet tight deadlines, and take on real production roles, whether that’s hosting a radio show, producing a podcast, or supporting a live TV shoot. As a result, you'll have built a portfolio of work that showcases your skills in a real-world media environment.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

This is a practical-based course with a 70/30 split. Most of your teaching and assessment centres on skills, coursework, and content creation (often in groups). The rest may be presentations, essays, critical evaluations, self-review, and reports.

Your first year is all about building your skills. We'll introduce you to the studios, the equipment, relevant software, and the various roles within TV and radio. This will prepare you to concentrate on content creation in the second year, while you explore roles and specialisms. By your final year, you’ll be ready to delve into the discipline you love. You'll take on your preferred role, pitch and develop proposals, and deliver a finished piece to professional standards.

Work experience is an integral part of the course, and throughout your time with us, you'll be encouraged to continuously liaise with the TV and radio industry about work experience placements and masterclasses.

Related courses

BA (Hons) Film and Media

BA (Hons) Film Production

MA Media Production (Film and TV)

Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

180 – 280 points from HKALE

220 – 320 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

30 points

Minimum level 4 in 4 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access higher education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

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UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

When can I apply?

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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