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Media Practice

(Certificate of Higher Education)

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Location:
Birkbeck Campus, Central London
Status:
Approved
Duration:
Two to three years part-time
Awarding body:
University of London

Course Overview

Our flexible, multidisciplinary Media Practice Certificate of Higher Education brings together the perspectives of film, media, journalism, screenwriting and public relations, allowing you to combine the varied elements of creative media practice.

A key objective of this is to develop your understanding of media culture so that you can put your own work, and the work of others, into its industrial, political and social context.

This course is your opportunity to learn about cutting-edge academic perspectives, while also developing skills and knowledge in applied media practice. It will help you develop a broad understanding of the media culture suited to our twenty-first-century context.

  • How often will I attend classes?

    One evening a week.

    Check the days and times at the top of each module's enrolment page.

  • Progression to degrees at Birkbeck

    Successfully completing the following modules on this course can give you entry into Year 2 of part-time BA degree courses at Birkbeck:

    If you are offered a place on one of these degrees, you may apply for retrospective credit for the modules and may be offered retrospective credit for your other Level 4 and Level 5 option modules, at the discretion of the BA course director.

More Highlights

  • We offer an extensive portfolio of internationally respected courses that engage with the latest ideas and techniques in media and cultural theory, arts policy and management, film and television studies, journalism, creative marketing and digital media.
  • Acquire up-to-date skills and knowledge from experienced industry practitioners at the heart of London's global media industry.
  • Attend our dynamic programme of seminars, events and guest lectures organised by affiliated research centres and networks such as Birkbeck Interdisciplinary Research in Media and Culture (BIRMAC), the Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image (BIMI) and the Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology.
  • Make yourself at home in our Bloomsbury campus, which includes facilities such as the award-winning Birkbeck Cinema, and computer labs equipped with editing, print layout and web design software packages.

Teaching and Modules

Teaching

Teaching on this course is in small, interactive groups.

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed by coursework.

See individual modules for more details.

Entry Requirements

All modules are taught at university level, so you should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

What are the visa requirements?

Please note that Birkbeck does not sponsor Student visas for Certificate of Higher Education courses.

This means that if you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency or a valid visa here, then you can only study a Certificate of Higher Education on a Standard Visitor visa for courses of less than six months’ duration.

For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

Fees

Fees are payable per module and vary depending on the course. Please view the Modules and teaching section and then click on the title of individual modules to see the fees for each module. The overall cost of the certificate will depend on the modules you choose.

Please note: Modular CertHE study is not eligible for student loan funding for study commencing January 2027 onwards.

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue careers with media agencies, museums and galleries, arts administration and teaching. Possible professions include:

  • programme researcher (broadcasting/film/video)
  • museum/gallery curator
  • arts administrator
  • higher education lecturer.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

How to Apply

This is a modular enrolment certificate, so you will need to register onto individual modules (rather than onto the course itself). Please view the Modules and Teaching section and then click on the title of individual modules to see class dates and times and to register.