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Foundation of Law, Humanities and Social Science in Film, Media and Music

Keele University International College

Keele, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Two-semester Foundation pathway into Keele digital media, film and music production degrees.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge of Law
Humanities and Social Science in Film
Media and Music. Strengthen academic reading
writing
communication and independent study skills for progression to further study.

Career outcomes

Social media manager
multimedia producer
sound engineer
video editor

Curriculum

Two-semester Foundation. Semester 1: English for Academic Study 1
Exploring the Social World
Academic and Digital Skills
Introduction to Media and Communication. Semester 2: English for Academic Study 1
Research Skills
Intercultural Studies
Introduction to Politics and International Relations.

Entry requirements

Academic

Country-specific secondary-school qualification (about 100 country entries on https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/)
UK example: 5 GCSEs (A to D) or GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points
some health and nursing pathways need a higher IELTS and
on progression
DBS and health checks.

Accepted academic background

Country-specific secondary-school qualification (about 100 country entries on the Academic Requirements page, https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/admission/academic-requirements/); UK example: 5 x GCSE (A to D) or GCE A/AS Level with a minimum of 32 UCAS points; offers are conditional and may involve an admissions interview

Language tests

IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each band)
TOEFL iBT 72 (min L17 R18 S20 W17)
PTE Academic 59 (min 59 each)
Duolingo 100 (min 95 each component)
Institutional test Oxford ELLT 5 (min 5)
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Keele
Faculty or school	Keele University International College
Department	Film, Media and Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	KUIC offers international pathway and progression tuition awards. The published 2026/27 intake-specific pathway awards chiefly cover September 2026 and January 2027; later intake awards must be confirmed. Eligible successful progressors may access University of Keele discounts.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Dec 2026
47 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.