Media & Communications Foundation
The International Foundation Year in Media and Communications will prepare you for a range of undergraduate degrees in these subject areas.Key facts
| Tuition fee | £11,325 | |
| Length of programme | 3 terms | |
| Next start dates | January 2012 | September 2012 |
| Progression to degree | September 2012 | September 2013 |
Entry requirements
- Nationality: the International Foundation Year is only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU.
- Age: students need to be at leat 17 when they start the International Foundation Year
- English language: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 510 (180 computer based test, 64 internet based test), Pearson Test of English 43-45. Students with an English level below IELTS 5.0 can take 1-2 terms of intensive English Language Preparation before they start on the International Foundation Year.
- Academic qualification: Good High school graduation grades or equivalent. See country-specific qualifications in the table below:
| Country | Qualification* |
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade C6 |
| Hong Kong | Successful completion of the HKCEE with 4 x D grades or above in academic subjects |
| India | Standard 10 with 80% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 15 |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 70% or 3.5 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with C6 |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects with an average of 60% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Thailand | Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 4 |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 9 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels | 26 / 80 UCAS points |
| IGCSE | 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Progression options
Below is the list of degrees you will be able to access on completion of the International Foundation Year in Media and Communications. Next to each degree we provide the final grades you will need to achieve at the end of each term in order to progress on to that degree.
| Available undergraduate degree programmes: | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | English grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Studies (BA) | 55% | 60% | 65% | 60%** |
| Film Studies and Language(s) (BA) * | ||||
| Media Studies (BA) | ||||
| Media and Cultural Studies (BA) | ||||
| Media Practice (BA) | ||||
| Media Studies and Language(s) (BA) * | ||||
| Multimedia and Digital Systems (BSc) **** | 55% | 60% | 65% | 40% ** |
| Sociology (BA) | 55% | 60% | 65% | 60% |
| Sociology and Cultural Studies (BA) | ||||
| Sociology and International Development (BA) | ||||
| Sociology and Media Studies (BA) | ||||
| Sociology with a Language (BA) * |
* Additional language requirements.
** Equivalent to an IELTS 6.0
*** Equivalent to an IELTS 6.5
**** Students wishing to progress to this degree should note that it is computer-based and offered in the school of Informatics. It includes a significant amount of programming.
Programme content
Core modules:
These modules are shared with all other International Foundation Year routes and are aimed at strengthening your English and study skills.
English and Skills for University Study 1, 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 followup 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.
Project Study
Complete a self-study project on a topic that you will take, in consultation with your tutor, from the academic discipline that you plan to study at degree level.
Core Mathematics
Algebra and statistics: develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical terms and techniques and apply these to solve problems, frequently drawn from practical and real life situations.
Route modules:
The following modules will provide you with the subject-specific knowledge for your degree.
Media and Society
Learn about the media in society through the press, newspapers, radio, television, digitisation and the internet.
Media Practice
Follow studies in film and TV including image, sound, music, editing, camera positioning, lighting, production, and direction.
Media and Marketing
An introduction to advertising and marketing including promotion, ethics, funding and evaluation and techniques.
Sociology 1
Learn about research methods in sociology, the family, feminism, diversity, marriage, divorce and social policy.
Sociology 2
Follow studies in mass media and globalisation including ownership and control and the effects of the new global media.
Sociology 3
Learn about deviance and society including crime and the effects of deviance on society.
Apply now
We are accepting applications for September 2011. If you are ready, use our online application form.
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