Overview

The number of students who progress to degree study are very high - in fact some of these students have gone on to become some of our most successful graduates.

The Foundation Year at Middlesex University is for you if:

you do not have the right qualifications for a full degree

you feel you are not yet ready for degree-level study

you have limited or no technical experience, and wish to gain confidence in technical areas of study

you are returning to study and feel you need some help to get up to speed with the demands of learning before embarking on a degree.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Middlesex University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Middlesex University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exploring Media

Digital Production Intensive

Media Stories

Media Portfolio Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 216 other programmes in Media Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prior achievement in awarded qualifications
Predicted achievement in qualifications currently being studied
Personal statement or statement of purpose, for evidence of motivation and commitment to the chosen subject area(s)
Reference(s), for confirmation of academic potential and personal qualities
Details of time spent at another Higher Education (HE) institution, even if the course was not completed.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

16600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Foundation Year in Media.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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