Overview
The Media and Communication with Foundation Year (Hons) from University of Portsmouth has award-winning expert researchers and film producers teaching it, strong industry links in TV, film and journalism, and chances to intern in fascinating areas of the media industries, so you’re always learning the current and best practices in academia and professional practice.
You'll gain a flexible range of specialist skills that will allow you to pursue careers in film and TV production, camera departments, sound recording and post production. You can also sidestep into journalism, scriptwriting, advertising, marketing, or public relations.
Career opportunities:
Media communication is a staple of every industry. When you graduate with a Media and Communication degree, you'll become a vital, versatile asset for any employer and any field.
Graduate areas
You'll be able to work in areas such as:
- post-production
- film and TV directing
- scriptwriting
- marketing
- advertising
- journalism
You can also go into freelancing.
Graduate roles
Job roles you'll be suitable for include:
- PR and communications officer
- social media assistant
- assistant editor
- visual media co-ordinator
- TV researcher
- camera assistant
- first or second assistant director
- sound and vision engineer
- film/video producer
- stills photographer
- production manager
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Academic Skills
Filmmaking
Production Skills
Media Context
Writing Media: Creative Writing
Writing Media: Journalism
Future Production
Global Screens
Media Studies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 366 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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
- A levels - DEE-EEE
- UCAS points - 48-56 points to include 1 A level, or equivalent. Other qualifications such as vocational A levels (AVCE), BTEC’s and Access courses will also be considered.
- Year 1 Entry: Merit
- Year 1 entry: DDM-DMM
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17900 GBP / year≈ 17900 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
EU students – £10,300 a year
Living costs
Portsmouth
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 Media and Communication with Foundation Year (Hons).
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