Media Production with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Canterbury Christ Church University

(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)Build the degree-level skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-moving media industries with a Media Production degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.Explore the world of digital media, content creation, and immersive design. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of social media strategies and develop skills across a broad range of production techniques, from podcasting to visual effects.This practical, industry-centred course is designed for aspiring content creators, media producers, and digital storytellers who want to turn ideas into engaging, professional media. With a focus on multiplatform content creation, you’ll also explore contemporary issues in media, including AI, its role in wider society, and the ethics surrounding the industry.

- Develop practical skills to create engaging content across digital, audio, and visual platforms, using industry-standard software and specialist equipment in our facilities.- Explore immersive and emerging media technologies, helping you understand new trends shaping the industry.- Collaborate on client briefs and real-world media projects as part of your studies.- Apply to work as a freelance creative within our Creatives Agency.- 95% of our students were satisfied with their academic support in the subject area of Media Studies - National Student Survey 2025.- Gain future-focused skills that prepare you for a variety of roles or allow you to specialise in your preferred sector.You’ll be taught by lecturers with extensive industry experience and learn through hands-on production. From podcasting and social media content to immersive and experimental media, you’ll explore a wide range of production techniques while developing a clear creative direction of your own.You’ll work with industry-standard software and specialist equipment, including 360-degree cameras, mobile gimbals, and motion-capture technologies. You’ll also have access to professional green screen, TV, and audio recording studios, giving you the space to experiment, refine your skills, and produce high-quality work.Whether you aspire to become a content creator, media strategist, or innovative storyteller, as a Media Production graduate you’ll have honed your skills in your chosen specialism and be equipped to thrive in the changing media landscape.This course also offers the opportunity to study abroad, giving selected students the chance to learn at one of our partner institutions in North America.

The course can lead to a wide range of roles across content creation, audio, animation, social media, branding, and digital marketing. Graduates from our media courses have gone on to roles including:- Creative Content Producer- Radio Presenter/DJ- Podcast Producer- Social Media Manager- Brand Manager- Digital Marketing Executive- Animation Producer

You’ll have access to excellent facilities, including a fully equipped Film/TV studio and content creation lab, radio studio, podcasting booths, green screen, postproduction suites and MAC labs. These will enable you to get hands on experience with industry approved equipment and produce work of the highest quality.