Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production (top-up) - BA (Hons)

The screen industries are evolving faster than ever. Today's creative professionals develop content for film, television, streaming platforms, social media, live broadcasts and digital audiences around the world. Success requires creativity, technical expertise, collaboration and the ability to tell compelling stories across a range of formats. This one-year Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production Top-Up programme enables you to build on your existing qualifications while developing the advanced creative and professional skills needed to succeed within contemporary media industries. Designed for students progressing from a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent qualification, the course helps transform existing knowledge into industry-ready expertise. You'll work on a range of practical projects while refining your understanding of production, storytelling and audience engagement. Using professional broadcast studios, production equipment and editing facilities, you'll gain hands-on experience of creating content for diverse media platforms and contexts. A key feature of the programme is the opportunity to undertake a substantial self-directed Final Major Project. Whether your interests lie in directing, scriptwriting, television production, commercial content, documentary filmmaking or digital media production, you'll have the flexibility to develop work that reflects your creative ambitions and career goals. Industry engagement is embedded throughout the course through live client projects, collaborations, professional mentoring and masterclasses from practitioners working across the creative industries. You'll also explore routes into employment, freelancing and entrepreneurship, helping you understand how to build a sustainable creative career. Accredited by JAMES, the course combines professional relevance with creative freedom. By graduation, you'll have developed a substantial portfolio, a stronger creative identity and the confidence to pursue opportunities across film, television, content production, digital media and the wider screen industries. Why choose the University of Northampton At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career-focused experience designed to help you succeed. Personalised learning Study in small groups led by expert academics, with dedicated one-to-one support. Our close-knit community ensures you receive individual guidance while being challenged to achieve your best. Built for your future Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there. You’ll develop valuable skills, discover your strengths, and gain real-world experience - so you’re ready to stand out when applying for jobs or further study. A modern campus experience Study at our student-led purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to provide an inspiring and dynamic environment for learning and student life. Visit us at an Open Day to see it for yourself.