Media Production

Media Production is a discipline that sits at the intersection of creative practice and technical skill, preparing students to produce content for the full range of contemporary media platforms. It covers the processes involved in creating content for online, television, film, radio and print environments, building both practical competence with production equipment and software and a broader understanding of the industries and audiences that give that content its meaning and value. Good media production education goes beyond teaching tools: it develops your ability to make editorial judgements, tell stories effectively and work collaboratively under real production conditions.

At York St John University this three-year full-time degree is strongly oriented towards practical learning, with the aim that the processes you master mirror those used in professional media contexts. You will create content across a range of platforms, developing confidence with different production technologies and workflows as you progress through the programme. The course includes a sandwich year, a year abroad and a work placement, giving you substantial opportunity to develop professional experience, build an industry-ready portfolio and make contacts in the media sector before you graduate.

Graduates from Media Production degrees go on to careers across the creative and media industries. Many find roles in television production, online video and social media content creation, radio and podcast production, film production, advertising and branded content. Others move into editorial roles, production coordination, post-production, journalism and documentary making.

The technical skills, creative confidence and collaborative working habits the degree develops are valued by employers across the media sector and beyond. For those wishing to continue their studies, the degree provides a good foundation for postgraduate work in screen production, documentary, journalism, creative media or screenwriting.