BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year

Course Overview

With our BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year degree course, you'll dive deep into the inner workings of media: its present and future, its pivotal role in how we communicate and perceive the world, and the networking industries and institutions that structure communication.

Experience the many facets of media communication, from its underpinning theories and marketing functions to hands-on media production. The course has award-winning expert researchers and film producers teaching it, strong industry links in TV, film and journalism, and chances to intern in fascinating areas of the media industries, so you’re always learning the current and best practices in academia and professional practice.

You'll gain a flexible range of specialist skills that will allow you to pursue careers in film and TV production, camera departments, sound recording and post production. You can also sidestep into journalism, scriptwriting, advertising, marketing, or public relations.

General Eligibility

• A levels – EEE

• UCAS points:

  • Foundation Year entry – 48 points to include 1 A Level, or other equivalent qualifications such as vocational A Levels (AVCE), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered

  • Year 1 entry – 112–120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent

• T levels – Pass (D or E in the core)

• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – PPP

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).