International Year One: Media Studies
The International Year One in Media Studies provides access to the second year of a range of degrees at the School of Media. The course consists of three, three and a half or four terms of English and Academic training, designed to prepare international students for the second year of a three year degree at the University of Lincoln. The number of terms you study is dependent on your English language level.
See 'Degree progression' tab below for a list of accessible degrees.
| 3 term programme | 3.5 term programme | 4 term programme | |
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| English language requirement | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; TOEFL computer-based test - 180, internet-based test - Listening 19, Reading 17, Speaking 21, Writing 19 | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent; TOEFL computer-based test - 123, internet-based test - Listening 16, Reading 16, Speaking 20, Writing 18 | English: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent; TOEFL computer-based test - 123, internet-based test - Listening 13, Reading 8, Speaking 19, Writing 17 |
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| Degree progression | Year 2 of a degree starting in September following completion of the International Year One | Year 2 of a degree starting in September following completion of the International Year One | Year 2 of a degree starting in September following completion of the International Year One |
Term Dates:
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Term |
Academic Year 2011/12 |
Academic Year 2012/13 |
| Autumn | 19 Sep to 9 Dec 2011 | 17 Sep to 7 Dec 2012 |
| Spring | 9 Jan to 23 Mar 2012 | 7 Jan to 22 Mar 2013 |
| Summer 1 | 11 Apr to 15 June 2012 | 8 Apr to 14 June 2013 |
| Summer 2 | 18 Jun to 17 Aug 2012 | 17 Jun to 16 Aug 2013 |
See Fees and payment page for programme costs.
- Academic: one or more of the following:
- excellent (senior) high school graduation grades
- completed A Levels, IB or an internationally-recognised Foundation Year programme
- completed the first year of an HND or Advanced Diploma
- in the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree
See table below for requirements by country for the three term programme and the four term programme. Please note requirements are higher for the three term programme. - English: See below
- Age: students must be 17+ years old
| Country | Qualification for 3 term programme | Qualification for 3.5 and 4 term programmes |
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| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 55% |
| China (PRC) | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 80% or above | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above |
| Ghana | Ghanaian A Levels/ Polytechnic Diploma | WASC- grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects. |
| China (Hong Kong) | Successful completion of Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) 2 A Level subject passes or 1 A Level plus 2 AS Level passes. Or, successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 333 in 3 relevant subjects. | Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x E grades or above in academic subjects. Or, successful completion of Form 5 with 3 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis). Or, successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 222 in relevant subjects. |
| India | Successful completion of Higher School Certificate Standard XII with average grade 55% | Successful completion of Higher School Certificate Standard XII with average grade 50% or Standard XI with 60% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7 or above | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6 or above |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4 years) | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) |
| Japan | Successful completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate at 3.0 GPA. Lower accepted with one year further study. | Successful completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects and 2.0 GPA |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 or Junior College Diploma | Successful completion of High School Diploma |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above plus further 1 year of study | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 6 with average grade 70% | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 65% |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or National Diploma | WASC- grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 55% | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 52% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari plus further year of study or party study of Diploma/Technical Certificate | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average of 70% |
| Russia (& Chechnya) | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum GPA 3.5 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study or part study of Diploma | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 70% plus further year of study | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 55% |
| Thailand | Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 3.0 | Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Bitirme Diplomasi plus evidence of further study | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Bitirme Diplomasi |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study or part study of Diploma | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average grade 70% |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7.5 plus further year of study | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 6.5 |
International qualifications
| IB Certificate 20 points |
| AS/A levels |
| UCAS 40 Tariff points |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
English Language Level
The table below shows the minimum English Language level required for entry to the International Year One.
| Route to University study | Equivalent English Language level |
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| International Year One 4 term programme | English: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent (no minimum writing requirement); TOEFL computer-based test - 123, internet-based test - Listening 13, Reading 8, Speaking 19, Writing 17, Pearson test of English (PTE) 36 across all skills |
| International Year One 3.5 term programme | English: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent (no minimum writing requirement); TOEFL computer-based test - 123, internet-based test - Listening 16, Reading 13, Speaking 20, Writing 18, Pearson test of English (PTE) 41 across all skills |
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International Year One 3 term programme |
IELTS 5.0 (no minimum writing requirement), TOEFL computer-based test 180, internet-based test - Listening 19, Reading 17, Speaking 21, Writing 19, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 46 |
The table below shows the undergraduate degrees that you can study on completion of this course and the grades you will need to access the second year of a degree.
| ISC programme | Degree options | Overall grade for second year entry | English grade for second year entry |
| International Year One: Media Studies | BA (Hons) Film and Television |
40% + |
Pass |
Programme Structure
Core subjects
The following modules are studied by all International Year One students regardless of the subject route they are studying.
English and Skills for University Study 1 (4 term only), 2 & 3
Over these three modules you will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills, including: writing and reading strategies; presentation and seminar participation; organisation of time and materials, meeting deadlines and responding to feedback.
At the end of these modules you will be able to use English language in your own academic work, give well-structured presentations, confidently answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions; take notes from readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well-structured academic essays; be confident in self-directed learning strategies.
Improved Reading and Academic Vocabulary (4 term only)
Reading academic texts can be difficult – this module will make it easier. It will improve your understanding of academic words and help you use them in your own work.
Applied Academic Writing Skills
This module will further develop your writing fluency and accuracy. You will have the opportunity to apply the skills you have learnt to an extended academic essay.
You will also work on 5 short texts over the 10 week programme to make sure you are well practiced in using your new skills.
Route specific modules
These modules are studied by Media Studies students only.
Script, Screenwriting and Realisation
Learn about the basics of narrative theory and storytelling for screen based media. You will use a theoretical framework to develop your own creative writing and visual style and will have the opportunity to produce a short film script and its audio visual fulfilment.
Production Planning
Develop an awareness of the production techniques used in production planning using camera studio methods. You will have the opportunity to develop practical skills in television production and produce a multi-camera production that demonstrates a culmination of your knowledge and skills.
Principles of Film and Television 1 & 2
Discover the key theoretical frameworks and critical vocabulary for the study of film and television. Develop a high level of visual lliteracy through an in-depth study of the language of films and be able to understand critically the relationship between film producer, film star and audience.
Milestones in Media: History 1 – Hollywood in Context
Study the defining aesthetic, economic and technological characteristics of Hollywood cinema. You will be able to show how the use of concepts such as genre, stardom and authorship have been used by different groups and how they relate to historical and cultural trends.
Media and Interpretation 1 & 2
Look at the key concepts and critical approaches that inform studies of media production and consumption. You will study the role and impact of technological change to media production and consumption in the context of a global mass-media market.
Milestones in Media: History 2 – Beyond Hollywood
Discover the historical development of cinema outside of the United States. You will be able to define the cinematic practices outside of the Institutional Mode of Representation and the global entertainment industry and will develop an understanding of the social, political and cultural contexts in which European cinema developed.
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We are accepting applications for September 2012. If you are ready to apply use our online application form.
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