Media Production

Media production is the practical and creative discipline of making content for television, film, radio, online platforms, and other media. It encompasses all stages of the production process, from development and pre-production through filming or recording, editing, and post-production to distribution and audience engagement. Studying media production gives you both the craft skills and the critical understanding of media industries, formats, and audiences that are needed to work effectively in the fast-changing landscape of contemporary media.

At Nottingham Trent University, this part-time programme is structured to allow students to develop their production skills and industry knowledge alongside other commitments, making it accessible to those who are already working in related fields or who have responsibilities that make full-time study impractical. You will develop practical skills in areas such as camera operation, sound recording, editing, and directing, while also gaining an understanding of media industries, production management, and the cultural and commercial contexts in which media content is made and circulated. The programme includes a sandwich year with a work placement, giving you an extended period of professional experience in a media production environment that deepens your practical competence and professional networks.

Graduates from media production programmes go on to careers as producers, directors, editors, camera operators, production managers, and content creators across television, film, digital media, advertising, and corporate communications. The part-time structure is particularly suited to those who are already building their professional experience and seeking a qualification that recognises and deepens their practice. Further study at postgraduate level is an option for those interested in specialising in particular production areas or moving into academic research in media and communications.