Foundation Year Film, Media, Theatre and Performance

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

UCAS Points

80 points

About this course

Whether you want to be behind the camera or its focus, writing the script or bringing it to life - find your place among the action.

Would you like to develop the practical, intellectual and creative skills required to become critical and reflective arts practitioner?

Acting as a gateway to degree-level study, the Film, Media, Theatre and Performance Foundation Year course allows you to study a broad range of creative arts disciplines across all aspects of film, media and theatre.

You will work practically and intellectually to acquire key transferable skills such as effective communication, teamwork, time and project management, research and digital literacy, all of which can prove vital to achieving at university and gaining employment after graduation.

But more than this, you will learn from leading academics to develop the practical and theoretical grounding needed to become a future cultural industries leader, with particular focus on Film, Media and Performance. The degree is dynamic, interdisciplinary, and addresses real world challenges, ensuring you will have the best possible foundation for future study and continued success.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 80 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4135 Library clerks and assistants
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications