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Why choose the School of Arts and Creative Industries
100% of our cinematics students were satisfied with how well their course developed knowledge and skills for the future (NSS, 2024).
Our cinematics courses rank 11th in their subject field for teaching quality (Times Good University Guide, 2025).
Our students learn from industry professionals and have access to an award-winning radio station; state-of-the-art, multi-camera TV studios; and industry-standard equipment.
About the course
The broad-based, multi-skills course offers an exciting blend of creativity and practicality, where you work with cutting-edge technology producing podcasts; creating video content; and learning how to manage social-media platforms effectively. You gain a wide understanding of the field with units on brand building, digital design and ethical content creation. It's hands-on, interactive and ensures you're prepared for a successful career in this dynamic and ever-evolving sector.
Industry links
We have established relationships with a wide range of leading organisations and companies across film and broadcasting.
We also have active partnerships with:
who are involved in the delivery of relevant course units as well as offering students workplace opportunities and live projects.
Virtual Studios who deliver expert industry lectures and workshops using the last virtual production techniques; student work placements; use of facilities including Unreal Engine and a virtual production studio; and potential graduate employment.
You will also get the opportunity to work with the team at , the University's own community radio station broadcasting on 97.1FM. Many of our current students use the Radio Lab studios to create their own podcast such as
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Industry-standard radio facilities
- High-spec multi-camera television studios
- Digital video-editing suites including Adobe Creative Cloud software (Premier Pro)
- Netflix-standard Sony FX6 cameras for broadcast-quality film and television content
- Sony FX3 Cinema Line camera with full-frame sensor and enhanced mobility for easy solo hand-held shooting
- Industry-standard sound and lighting equipment
- Mac-equipped newsroom with radio news booth and transmission gallery
Your student experience
Learn your craft from an expert academic team who are professionals in the field, with on-going, real-world experience and a cutting-edge understanding of the sector. Course coordinator Terry Lee has won awards for his Fantastic Noise podcast.
Join a course that has been developed in consultation with industry experts, at a University with a strong track record in media and journalism.
Put the content-creation theory you learn into practice through our multi-award-winning, Ofcom-licensed local community radio service, Radio LaB (97.1FM).
Work collaboratively on live briefs from real content-creation production houses such as Coolr social media agency; Luton Town FC’s Media and PR department; and MKFM radio station.
Benefit from regular opportunities to meet visiting, industry-active professionals through networking events, guest talks and workshops; contribute to student festivals and competitions; and go on field trips to course-related destinations.
Recent guest speakers include Mick Payne, Match of the Day producer; Tom Wall, TV producer for Channel 4, Channel 5 and Netflix; Lorraine Heaton, Production Management, BBC Studios; Keanu Rattray, Digital Content Manager at FIFA; BBC Radio 1 hosts Melvin Odoom and Rickie Haywood-Williams; and Kiss FM’s Sam Darlaston.
with Professional Practice Year
This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.
There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.
*Only available to UK/EU students.
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with Foundation Year
A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.
Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.
With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.
The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.
This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.
Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?
- Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
- Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees
The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.
During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.
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Course Leader - Terry Lee
Terry is the Senior Tutor in Radio & Audio at the Unversity, and is also responsible for the award-winning Radio LaB 97.1FM.
He joined the University in 2014, having previously been the manager of Future Radio in Norwich, where he had been working from 2007.
In 2018, he launched a podcast series called 'Fantastic Noise'.
The podcast is primarily aimed at students studying radio, and features the voices of radio professionals and experts.
Course Leader - Terry Lee
Terry is the Senior Tutor in Radio & Audio at the Unversity, and is also responsible for the award-winning Radio LaB 97.1FM.
He joined the University in 2014, having previously been the manager of Future Radio in Norwich, where he had been working from 2007.
In 2018, he launched a podcast series called 'Fantastic Noise'.
The podcast is primarily aimed at students studying radio, and features the voices of radio professionals and experts.
How will you be assessed?
You are assessed in a variety of ways. All units are assessed through coursework, portfolios, essays and presentations or, in a few cases, in-class tests. Presentations are usually given and assessed in the context of a group seminar. ÌýThe emphasis within practical content creation production units will be on developing your abilities to produce professional quality materials of increasing complexity as your course progresses towards its conclusion and using formative assessment alongside graded assignments.Ìý
At Level Four (during your First Year), you are assessed on your understanding of the fundamental concepts and disciplines that underpin social media and content creation. You are required to comprehend the basic range of intellectual concepts, which form the foundations of the subject area, and will be assessed on your ability to articulate such concepts in a coherent manner, through a variety of both practical and written assessments. For example, you will learn about podcasting, audio-visual production, writing for media, audiences, and industrial dimensions of social media and content creation.
Careers
Social media platforms have become crucial tools for communication, and businesses are increasingly relying on them for brand promotion and engagement so it is a growing and diverse sector. This BA (Hons) Social Media Content Creation prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in social-media management, content creation and digital marketing. On graduation, you will be well prepared to fulfil roles within these areas, making this course a valuable investment for your future.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
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International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
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International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
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