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Open University Level 6 BA (Hons) Level 6 Top Up Degree in Creative Industries (subject to validation by the Open University & approval by Department for Economy)

Open University
Media, Multimedia & Journalism

Course Overview

Upgrade your level 5 HND in Film and TV, Journalism or Digital Design to a Bachelor’s degree with our one-year top up BSc (Hons) Creative Media Industries. You will have the opportunity to create a body of work of a professional standard which can enhance your employability skills within various creative industry contexts.The top up course will enhance your creative and technical abilities using facilities with our recently upgraded TV and radio studio. With help from our experienced and industry focused teaching team, the skills and knowledge from completing a BSc in Creative Media will enhance employability within a variety of creative media contexts including TV production, animation, journalism, marketing, and web design and development. On the top-up degree, you will have timetabled teaching activities such as lectures, seminars and tutorials including independent study with support from our team. Assessments will include practical projects , written reports , presentations and a final dissertation. Three pathways of study Film & TV:Pre-Production TechniquesFilm ProductionAudio ProductionPhotographyJournalism:Roles in JournalismLaw and EthicsJournalism PracticeJournalism TechniquesProfessional Practice
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Open University Level 6 BA (Hons) Level 6 Top Up Degree in Creative Industries (subject to validation by the Open University & approval by Department for Economy)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Technologies in the Creative Industries
  • Research Methods for Creative Industries
  • Final Project
  • Film Promotion (Film Pathway)
  • (UX/UI) User Experience and User Interface Design (Digital Design pathway)
  • Digital Marketing and Advertising (Film and Digital Design pathways)
  • Practical Journalism (Journalism pathway)
  • Digital Journalism and Portfolio (Journalism pathway)
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Higher National Diploma in Film and TV, Journalism or Digital Designplus GCSE English Grade C OR Essential Skills Level 2 Communications; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).

ROI Requirements

Higher National Diploma in Film and TV, Journalism or Digital Design or equivalent. plus OLC (Grade 04 or above) to include English; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

N/A

What's Next?

Further Study

Graduates could progress into employment or have the knowledge /skills to set up own business specialising in web design, event management, video production or become freelancer in a specialist area within the creative industries sector. In addition, successful learners may progress directly to university undertaking further studies at Masters degree level or similar.

Career Prospects

animation video production TV production journalism digital print design

Enquiry

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    Everything the Music departament at NWRC had on offered sounded appealing and was the obvious next step for me after my GCSEs.
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