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BA (Hons) · University of Northampton Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production

Play a full role in the modern digital media world, via IACT’s UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication).

Create Film, Television and Digital Media.
Build production skills across short film, TV studio, documentary and creative video, finishing in the UK.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of Northampton

    Award

  • UK Transfer Degree — 2 years at IACT + 1 year in the UK

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • N/0323/6/0029(PA9236)02/25

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Bring stories to life across film, television and digital media. Demand for production talent spans film, TV, streaming, advertising and content.

Core Roles

  • Film & Television Producer

  • Director

  • Video Editor

  • Camera & Sound Operator

  • Scriptwriter

  • Freelance Creative / Content Producer

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Film, TV, streaming and digital content are growing fast.
  • Northampton is the award-winning changemaker university.
  • 11th nationally for Media & Film Studies (Guardian 2026); JAMES-accredited.
  • A globally recognised UK degree with a real year in the UK.

The Education

Theory and hands-on practice under a global creative faculty.

  • Computer graphics, photography and new media.
  • Writing for the media, journalism and PR practices.
  • Media and cultural studies, history and ethics.
  • Advertising, marketing communications and online marketing.

Specialise

Elective tracks in PR, journalism, video, advertising and digital marketing.

Why It Stands Out

  • Two years at IACT, final year at Northampton in the UK.
  • Study at the changemaker university.
  • Industry-accredited, live production.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from Northampton, a production portfolio and industry-ready skills.

Student at a desk with a laptop, camera and headphones in front of the London skyline, with film, podcast and chat icons
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The Creative Learning Experience

Production is learned by doing. The programme is built around practice-based projects and live client work — short film, TV studio broadcasting, documentary and creative video — rather than abstract exercises.

How You Learn

  • Practice-Based Projects

    Short film, TV studio and documentary.

  • Live Client Productions

    Real, briefed experience.

  • Production Skills

    Editing, directing, camera and sound.

  • Sector Readiness

    Networking, portfolio and pitching.

  • International Experience

    A final year at Northampton.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Real practice. A global faculty. A world-class UK degree. Work on real briefs through IACT’s creative network, a communication specialist since 1970.

Industry-Standard Tools

Industry-standard production tools, with a final year at Northampton.

A Globally Recognised Degree

  • A UK Honours degree from the University of Northampton.
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Career Outcomes

Graduate production-ready for the creative industries, in Malaysia and worldwide.

Opportunities span film and TV production, content, post-production and freelance work.

Career Pathways: Studios, broadcasters, production houses, streaming and your own ventures.

Progression Pathways: Final year at Northampton; progress to postgraduate study or straight into industry.

  • Film & TV ProducerManage productions end to end.
  • DirectorLead the creative vision.
  • Video EditorCraft the story in post.
  • Camera & Sound OperatorCapture picture and sound.
  • Freelance Creative / Content ProducerBuild your own practice.
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Student Experience

Begin in a creative community at IACT, then experience UK student life.

  • IACT Facilities

    State-of-the-art studios and edit suites.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Live Productions

    Real client-based projects.

  • Changemaker Culture

    Northampton’s social-impact focus.

  • Campus Life

    A culture built for storytellers.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • IACT Foundation in Media Studies — CGPA 2.0.
  • An IACT Diploma — CGPA 2.0.
  • A-Level — Grade D in 2 subjects.
  • STPM — Grade C in 2 subjects, CGPA 2.0.
  • UEC — Grade B in 5 subjects.
  • SAM, AUSMAT or CPU — 5 subjects, minimum 50%.
  • Matriculation or Foundation — CGPA 2.0.
  • Any other qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

English: SPM 1119 C6, IGCSE English Grade C, or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each component).

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Year 1RM22,000
  • Year 2RM22,000
  • Year 3As per the University of Northampton
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of Northampton (studied in the UK).

International fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

Scholarships, PTPTN, EPF and instalment plans are available.

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Speak to a Future Advisor

Love making film and TV? Earn a UK production degree at Northampton.

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