Kingston University BA in Media Skills
Kingston University

Kingston University

BA in Media Skills

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

BA

1 year

English

Full time

GBP 9,535 *

On-Campus

* UK students: £9,535 | international: £18,500

Key Summary

    About : The BA in Media Skills focuses on developing practical abilities in media production. Students will engage in hands-on training and learn various media techniques relevant for today’s digital landscape. The program encourages creativity and equips learners with the tools necessary to thrive in media-oriented careers.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles like media producer, content creator, journalist, or social media manager. This degree prepares students for a diverse range of career opportunities in industries such as television, film, online media, and advertising.

You’ll integrate theory and practice and learn from expert industry professionals.

Studying this Media Skills BA top-up at Kingston will give you strong foundations for a fast-paced professional future in the creative industries. Our graduates have gone on to work as social media managers, account executives, digital journalists, copywriters, web editors and video producers.

You could develop social media strategies, create film promotional videos, produce video essays, documentaries, websites and podcasts, and so much more.

During the course, you’ll work on a major piece of independent research as a practice-based dissertation. You’ll develop your professional skills, and even organise a mid-year symposium to present your work in progress.

You could work at a high profile organisation such as Barcoff studios, Apple, the BBC, Saatchi Gallery, Discovery Channel, Google Play or Winkreactive.

Why choose this course?

While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only are we ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, we’re also No.2 in London and in the top 10 in the UK for Media & Film Studies (The Guardian University Guide 2024).

As part of Kingston School of Art, you’ll benefit from joining a creative community where we encourage collaborative working and critical practice. Our workshops and studios are open to all disciplines, enabling students and staff to work together, share ideas and explore multi-disciplinary making.

You’ll have access to the latest digital equipment, such as specialist film and media labs, a film studio, audio recording facility, green screen, TV studio and Mac labs.

Outside of the University, you’ll spend time on workplace placements and at bespoke careers events for creative jobs. This blend of teaching and practical work will help you develop transferable skills such as writing, presenting, researching, teamwork and communication

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