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Foundation of Media Foundation
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
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
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Southampton City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Creative Industries |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 14 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,178 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115, IELTS Academic 6.

