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BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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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.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year

Core modules in this year include:

  • Introduction to Film-making

  • Writing for the Media

  • Academic Skills

  • Media in Context

2 Placement Year

On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your second and third years to get valuable experience working in industry.

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

3 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Future Production

  • Global Cinema

  • Introduction to Media Studies 

  • Post Production - Editing 

  • Television Production Practices

  • Writing for the Film and TV Industries

4 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Film Production Practices

  • Finding Form - Fiction

  • Media Networks: Exploring Digital Culture

Optional modules:

  • Broadcast Radio and Podcasting

  • Comic Book Industries

  • Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice

  • Factual Media Production

  • Film and Ethics

  • Film Sound Production

  • Modern Foreign Language

  • Production: Camera and Editing

  • Production: Short Film-Making

  • Professional Experience

  • Screen Media

  • Student Enterprise

  • Transmedia Narratives and Strategies

5 Year 3

Core modules:

  • Professional Industry Skills

Optional modules:

  • Digital Media and Democracy

  • Documentary Film-making

  • Fan Fiction

  • Film and Media Dissertation

  • Global Journalism and Human Rights

  • Individual Creative Project

  • Magazines: Print Media in a Digital World

  • Marketing Movies

  • Media Fan Cultures

  • Practical Video Project

  • Self Promotion

Language Requirement

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

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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