Overview
Are you looking to combine academic rigour with the latest industry and entrepreneurial skills in media production? In this course you will discover the wide range of opportunities that exist in media production whilst giving you the opportunity to come together to better understand contemporary media production and distribution practices and the resulting network effects driven by social media.
This course will offer you an interdisciplinary approach to photography, videography, and editing complemented by specialist modules around content creation that will prepare you for a wide range of media jobs. With the job market always in mind you will have the opportunity to collaborate across creative disciplines to allow for the development of a wide range of transferable skills that employers are seeking. At the heart of the offer you will have the opportunity to develop a skill set that includes working to live briefs, project management and pitching for business.
On completion of the course you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of original work which you will have the opportunity to showcase in the creative technologies degree show which evidences to employers that you are ready for a career in an ever-changing digital and technological landscape.
Why Media Production at LSBU?
- mortar-board
- Ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Art and Design (The Complete University Guide by Subject, 2025) and 3rd in Post Modern London Universities for Drama, Dance & Cinematics (Complete University Guide 2023)
- magic
- Work on live briefs, collaborate with industry partners and other courses across the University such as Drama, Film and Television Practice.
- lightbulb-o
- Access high-spec equipment and editing tools and work with the latest technologies in video and photography.
- star-o
- Develop skills in social media content creation, interviewing and post production in our industry standard studio facilities, Elephant Studios.
- magic
- Develop your specialist skills right from the first week of the course with a lively blend of practical, critical and interactive projects.
| ModeFull-time | Duration3 years | Start dateSeptember | Application codeW214 | Application method UCAS |
Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides. See our location page for more details.
Entry Level Requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.
112 UCAS points
Or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
If you do not meet the entry criteria above we also review any previous skills, knowledge or experience you have gained outside of your education and are happy to talk through any extenuating circumstances you feel relevant.
Visit UCAS for guidance on the tariff.
Choose your country
Select country here:
Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
United Kingdom
£9535
Tuition fees for home students
International
£15500
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
-
Full-time
full-time
BA (Hons) Media Production (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £15500 AOS/LSBU code: 5788 Session code: 1FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £28605 International: £46500 BA (Hons) Media Production (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £15500 AOS/LSBU code: 5788 Session code: 2FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £28605 International: £46500 BA (Hons) Media Production (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £15500 AOS/LSBU code: 5788 Session code: 3FS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £28605 International: £46500
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
Possible fee changes
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
Scholarships
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.
International students
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Home
| Mode Full-time | Duration 3 years | Start date September | Application code W214 | Application method UCAS |
For full-time courses, please send your applications through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using our code L75. UCAS is the organisation responsible for managing applications to higher education courses in the UK.
For part-time courses, you can apply directly to the University.
For more details on how to apply (full-time and part-time) see our how to apply page.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Accommodation
Once we have made you an offer, you can apply for accommodation. You can rent from LSBU and you’ll deal directly with the university, not third party providers. That means we can guarantee you options to suit all budgets, with clear tenancy agreements and all-inclusive rents that include insurance for your personal belongings, internet access in each bedroom and on-site laundry facilities.
Or, if you’d rather rent privately, we can give you a list of landlords – just ask our Accommodation Service.
Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
Finance
You don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as an undergraduate student.
Prepare to start
Applicant events
After you’ve received your offer we’ll send you emails about events we run to help you prepare for your course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Year 1
- Connected Audiences
In this module you will learn about the functionality of the Web as a means of distributing digital content to a connected global audience. You will also explore the characteristics of online audiences, compared to those of traditional film and broadcast media. Similarly, the module will cover the migration of traditional formats to the web and explore the network effects associated with online audiences through their ability to interact with each other through social media. - Fundamentals of Film and TV
This module introduces working with digital video cameras, lights, sound and video editing software. You'll light and shoot a short scene consisting of a conversation between two people. In the process you'll be introduced to what it means to ‘cover’ a scene, and to the practicalities of editing together sound and image from different shots and different takes. You'll also be introduced to key production management skills such as scheduling, call sheets and budget considerations. This module introduces key professional and technical skills required to work with moving image production, with a focus on narrative. You will be introduced to sustainable working practices via BAFTA Albert Sustainable Production scheme, whilst engaging with the British Film Institute’s Diversity and Inclusion Standards. You will work with a range of digital video cameras, lights, sound and industry standard editing and post-production software. You'll light, shoot and edit a range of short films, whilst being introduced to key concepts in narrative film making. Assessment: 100% coursework, made up of two-minute video group -work (60%) and individual reflection (40%). - Approaches to Film and TV
This module introduces you to a range of different approaches to the study of the moving image. You will develop historical knowledge of screen media and build a range of research and academic skills to prepare you for a career in a range of industries. The module covers a diversity of genres and film movements and introduces you to a range of narrative and critical approaches. You will learn about film style with a focus on the elements of mise-en- scene, camera work, editing and sound. Assessment: coursework 100%, in two parts: Students individually create a research poster related to one of the films screened in the first half of the module (50%) and students individually write a 1500-word essay related to a film screened in the second half of the module (50%). - Editing and Post Production
In this module you will cover the basic principles of editing in order to understand how to tell better stories using industry-standard audio and video editing tools. Alongside the technical skills developed in this module, through observation and discussion, you will be able to analyse and critique your own editing and sound design choices. - Photographic Workflows
The module will develop your skills in image capture, in the studio and on location, working with available light, flash and continuous lighting. Making use of digital post production techniques, you will develop retouching and image manipulation skills. Responding to briefs both individually and as part of a team, you will develop your ability to produce visually inventive, creative imagery for screen and print. Essentials of production workflow will include file management, sequencing, and presentation for a range of professional contexts. - Sound for Film and TV
- The goal of this module is to achieve recording of the highest quality location sound to best facilitate students’ film making ambitions. Sound is the one element that will most expose any shortcomings in your film production standards and getting to grips with the basics here will go a long way towards improving the quality of your films. A big part of learning to record great sound is learning to listen, which in turn requires an understanding of the characteristics of different kinds of sound, and the behaviour of sound in different environments. Such considerations as these are central to the module, while instruction on the most common film making situations and the most common problems encountered when recording sound will give you a firm grounding in recording techniques and technologies. You can pursue your interest in sound further with Sound on Film, an optional module in your second year. Assessment: short drama with sound (group work) 100%.
Year 2
- Expanded Photographic Practice
- In this module, you will extend your skills by engaging with new and emerging technologies that have changed the way images are captured, viewed and interpreted. You will extend your studio and location-based practice by learning practical, technical and logistic skills. We will encounter stabilisers, drones, 3D animation, remote triggers and elements of networked media which connect to our internationally recognised research centre at LSBU. You will participate in a series of short projects and a final self-written brief that allows you to experiment creatively with imaging technology and reflect on how this both expands your skills and gives you new ways of making meaning and connecting with audiences. Critical evaluation of established and emerging imaging technologies and presentation strategies is developed through guided and self-directed practical research.
- Editing Drama
This module provides a foundation for editing students to develop drama editing skills, with emphasis on script analysis and dramatic construction. This practice-based module provides the opportunity to develop and consolidate students editing skills while introducing participants to professional post-production workflows practices and cutting room etiquette. Assessment: Portfolio 100 % short film and sound editing project, 800 words critical evaluation. - Documentary Practice
In this module, you'll conduct research into a documentary subject and collaboratively develop and produce a short documentary film. We'll explore different conventions, styles and methodological frameworks for creating compelling non-fiction stories and experiences. This exploration will encourage you to reflect on the ethical and aesthetic implications of certain approaches and will guide you as you negotiate the difficult matter of representing real events and people while simultaneously managing the challenges of film production. You'll develop your pitching skills and the importance of group work and project selection processes. Assessment: pitch and portfolio (30%), plus group production of a documentary (70%). - Screen Analysis
- This module develops a range of critical approaches and theoretical frameworks introduced in Year 1 such as Realism and Ideology, Systems of Representation, and Narrative and Point of View. Students will deepen their understanding of the relationship between theory and practice through the study of film and TV texts which articulate the themes and theories encountered. Additionally, students will be introduced to the Video Essay form and develop research and communication skills in preparation for the Third Year Research Project. Assessment: 2000-word essay or video essay (100%)
- Interdisciplinary Practice
In this module you are encouraged to diversify your core skillset by engaging in either collaborative or independent investigation within the broader Creative Industries. You will be offered the opportunity to choose from a selection of topics for practical exploration that intersect with your own specialist discipline. In this sense the teaching, learning and investigation is geared towards the production of an interdisciplinary practical output, either independently or as a collaborative endeavour, dependant on the nature of the topic being explored. - Professional Practice and Employability
This module offers you an opportunity to engage with your professional practice and career expectations in a variety of ways, by offering a flexible approach to exploring the multitude of routes into employment or self-employment within the Creative Industries. You will have the opportunity to further your career ambitions through identifiable activities such as work placements, entrepreneurial activity, business planning, creative collaboration, self-promotion, and industry engagement through organised events such as conferences, festivals or design competitions.
Year 3
- Pilot Major Project
This module develops your individual practice within your specialist area. Research into historic and contemporary theory and practice will enable you to develop a critical framework in which to consider your final year project. The emphasis will be on developing working methods to curate and complete a self-directed project within a specialist area of practice, and to communicate this through a fully formed proposal. - Major Project
This module will provide you with the platform to showcase your abilities and skills through a sustained, self-directed body of work in your chosen discipline. The first part of the module focuses on the development of research and practical skills as a foundation for your final major project. You will then manage your own learning under the guidance of your supervisor. The module is designed to allow you to immerse yourself into a particular area of interest, allowing you the chance to shape your future career through a major piece of authentic work. - Research Project
The final year Research Project module gives you the opportunity to conduct original research in an area of particular interest. It allows you to engage more critically with theories, topics and methods encountered on your course. You will manage your own learning under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The module is organized around lectures, seminars, and one-to-one supervisions. The Research Project form and structure is developed in consultation with your supervisor, who you will meet regularly for 1:1 tutorials. - Professional Practice and Portfolio
The module has been designed to assist you with the transition from university to employment. The focus will be on identifying current opportunities in your sector, through a combination of research, guest lecturers and visits to production facilities. By the end of this module, you are expected to have completed a portfolio of work that you can show to potential employers.
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Graduates from this course can be employed in a variety of specialisms, including:
- Video production
- Post production
- Web streaming/web casting
- Media companies
- Big social media companies e.g. Facebook, YouTube
- AR and mixed-reality space
Take a look at some potential careers on Prospects.
Graduates can also apply for further study at postgraduate level, for example our MA in Editing and Post Production (EPP).
Teaching and Assessment
The course is full-time with classes typically spread across two to three days per semester. Some modules may be delivered more intensively than others, within this delivery pattern. Each scheduled session will be organised into activities that are appropriate to the relevant task.
Independent learning outside of class is essential to cement the skills acquired in class. This will consist of reading and writing, as well as production tasks in preparation for classes and module assessments. Students are expected, therefore, as part of the teaching and learning strategy, to be pro-active participants in their own personal development with the support of the academic team.
Balance of theory and practice
Six modules out of a total of 17 modules are theory-based and do not have practice-based outputs. The practice-based work focuses on a mix of individual and team-based practical outputs. The overall intention behind the design of this course is to embed theoretical considerations within all of the practice-based modules.
People profiles
