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BA (Hons) Wildlife Media

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will study wildlife biodiversity, habitat, and behaviour, alongside the theory and practice of film and photography. You will benefit from opportunities to work with leading industry professionals in a biodiverse World Heritage Site with regular field trips and visits.

This wildlife media degree will both challenge and support you to produce your own short experimental films; plan photography exhibitions; film, edit and create your own documentaries; and plan and manage an expedition to a destination of your choice. Throughout your learning you will grow in confidence, developing and enhancing your personal skill set, working towards specialisms that match your interests and career ambitions.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC-BBC

  • T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.

  • Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit – 15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit.

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM-DMM

  • Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers.

  • Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers.

  • Alternative routes: If don't think you'll meet the criteria for direct application to this course, check out our Integrated Foundation Year.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Media Craft Skills

  • Developing Photography Practice

  • Cultural Contexts

  • Naturalist Skills

  • Communicating the Natural World

  • Collaborative Brief

2 Year 2
  • Documentary

  • Interpreting Animal Behaviour for Media

  • Wildlife Photography

  • Natural History Filmmaking

  • Professional Development

  • Theory & Research Methods

3 Year 3
  • Graduate Project

  • Minor Project

  • The Application of Media in Conservation

  • Festival and Exhibition

  • Research Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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