Course summary
This programme offers direct entry to the creative media industry, specifically for careers in digital media, promotional design, social media marketing, commercial styling and photography, creative publishing, branding, advertising and trend forecasting. Follow Creative Media and Promotion BA (Hons) on Instagram @ creative.media.promotion Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex? • You will work across a range of lifestyle areas including apparel, beauty, accessories, technology, automotive, sport and wellness, generating a diverse portfolio of creative work. • You will study a wide range of subjects including creative design skills, integrated marketing and promotion, social media content creation, commercial styling and photography, media planning, branding and advertising, future forecasting and industry-linked projects. • The course opens up a range of careers in the digital and creative media sector, one of the fastest growing employment sectors in the UK. The programme embraces changing technologies in the creative media and promotion sectors, with an emphasis on digital applications and the integration of digital media within branding and promotional strategies. Students will develop a personal signature within creative direction whilst generating concepts suitable for a broad range of clients across an array of brands and product sectors. The course has a strong commitment to work-based learning opportunities in the form of work experience, live projects, competitions, vocational projects and placements within the specialist area of Creative Media and Promotion, through close links and ongoing relationships with a range of industry contacts. The course is designed and led by tutors who are industry experts from the fields creative marketing and promotion, commercial photography and styling, media publishing, graphics and branding.
Modules
Year one units (Level 4) • Media & Promotion Landscape • Visual and Cultural Contexts • Trend Forecasting • Visual Design Skills • Commercial Styling & Photography • Creative Narrative • Brand Promotion through Integrated Media Year two units (Level 5) • Digital Image • Cultural Contexts and Dissertation Proposal • Personal Directed Project • Work Placement / Work-related Learning Year three units (level 6) • Dissertation • Honours Project • Critical Reflection and Personal Promotion • Industry Solutions
Assessment method
Coursework is assessed in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes. Assessment methods include research files or digital records, technical folders, portfolio submissions, group presentations, academic written reports, professional brand documents, blogs, physical or digital dossiers. There are no examinations. Formative, ungraded feedback is offered throughout the programme, by way of tutorials, critiques, informal presentations and peer/self assessment, all of which provide students with useful feedback to help develop their work towards their final unit assessments.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W213
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University Centre has decided to temporarily stop sponsoring international students who need a student visa to study on our programmes in our campuses in the UK until further notice.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £8000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND