Media Studies with Foundation Year

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in media. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Media Studies.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Media Studies with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place onBA (Hons) Media Studies

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Media Studies degree. The communication, research, writing and critical thinking skills you learn on this media studies degree will be essential for employers within and outside the media industry.

    Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as BBC, Warner Bros, Universal Pictures International, Mitchells & Butlers and Lush Cosmetics

    Placement year You can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.

    Previous students have done placement in areas such as Digital marketing and Social media

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    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
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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