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Foundation of Media Foundation

Solent University

  • Southampton, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

A foundation year preparing students for a media degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop and communicate creative or design work informed by Media Foundation. Apply relevant practical techniques
  • research methods and critical feedback. Reflect on audiences
  • presentation standards and responsible creative practice.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to a media degree
  • content creator
  • sports journalist
  • film director
  • TV producer

Curriculum

  • Year zero of a media degree. Modules are Belonging
  • Creative Industries Launchpad
  • Story Craft and Creative Showcase. The year builds skills relevant to content creation
  • journalism
  • film and television before degree entry.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 48 UCAS tariff points (e.g. two A-levels or BTEC equivalents)
  • or qualifications equivalent to British A-levels; flexible entry may apply
  • 48 UCAS tariff points for foundation entry (e.g. Business and Law); two A-levels
  • BTEC Extended Diploma PPP or equivalent

Accepted academic background

Two A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma PPP / Diploma MP, T-level pass, or equivalent; for international applicants qualifications equivalent to British A-levels; mature applicants with relevant experience considered

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,178 GBP
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Program details

CampusSouthampton City Centre
Faculty or schoolSchool of Creative Industries
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study paceFixed
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    14 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.