MA Media Production (Professional Placement)

This master's course is designed to equip you with the professional skills necessary to succeed in the digital media production industry, while grounding your knowledge in production theory. For those who already have industry experience, or are looking to change career path, the course provides the chance to learn additional skills and apply professional media practice to your existing resume. What's covered in this course You will gain a comprehensive understanding of visual and audio mediums and their ongoing evolution. The course embeds professional practice throughout its curriculum, preparing you for careers across a range of digital media, including contemporary online platforms as well as established television and radio broadcasting. You will be encouraged to apply academic thinking to evaluate the current state of digital media, and critically reflect on your performance. Throughout your studies, you will be supported by experienced academic staff, such as documentary producer Sam Coley and television producer Emily Rushmer. You will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications and our state-of-the-art facilities at the Parkside campus, including radio and TV studios, VR and Motion Capture equipment, 360 Cameras, and audio and video editing suites. A full range of video and still cameras, lighting, and audio recording equipment will be available for hire, to help you complete your course work. Professional Placement option This course offers an optional professional placement. This allows you to spend 20 weeks with an employer, following completion of your taught modules, and is a great way to enhance your employability. The experience you gain through your placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. If you choose the placement option, you will be responsible for finding and securing a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you do not secure a suitable placement, you will automatically be transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.

Applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in media studies, media production, media communication, film and television studies, radio and audio courses, performing arts or theatre, public relations, journalism, English, creative writing and screen writing.Prior experience of work in television, radio, online content production or other media related areas is useful, but not essential.Your achievements should clearly demonstrate a keen interest in the field of media production and you are advised to read around the subject of media and to explore examples. Your application should demonstrate your ability to generate and develop ideas, as judged by the MA team.We welcome non-traditional applications, particularly from applicants with substantial professional or production experience.