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In today's fast-evolving social and digital media landscape, content must be crafted with strategic vision, creative appeal, and timely execution. Our BA (Hons) Future Media Production program provides the expertise needed to excel in the creative and digital industries. You'll gain hands-on experience in designing, producing, and distributing compelling digital content for diverse audiences. This interdisciplinary program blends essential elements of modern media practice, encouraging collaboration with artists and designers on innovative projects. These experiences foster crucial industry connections while developing technical and creative abilities vital for careers in media. At the School of Digital Arts (SODA), you'll train in state-of-the-art facilities designed for today's dynamic creative sectors, engaging in cross-disciplinary projects that mirror real-world workflows. Here, you'll uncover your creative voice while working alongside animators, sound designers, filmmakers, game developers, and other digital creators. Manchester serves as the perfect backdrop for your studies - a globally recognized creative hub second only to London in UK media prominence. The nearby MediaCityUK hosts major broadcasters like BBC and ITV alongside thriving independent studios, while the city boasts a robust animation, film, and digital technology sector. This environment provides unparalleled opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills and professional networks, making Manchester an ideal launchpad for careers in media, gaming, and digital technology. Career opportunities Graduates will emerge as skilled creators of cross-platform digital media, positioned to become sought-after professionals and innovators in the global digital media landscape.
104-112
UCAS tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer
IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. 
A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. 
AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.
Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points; TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.