Content Creation with Integrated Foundation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Content Creation with Integrated Foundation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
If you want to pursue a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth but feel you have yet to acquire the experience and range of skills necessary, our Integrated Foundation programme will prepare you for entry to one of our BA (Hons) undergraduate courses.
What is an Integated Foundation?\
The Integrated Foundation will provide you with a preparatory year that will support your creative development, through a broad understanding of art, design and media skills relevant to your chosen degree subject. Learning through experimentation, exploration and disc...
If you want to pursue a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth but feel you have yet to acquire the experience and range of skills necessary, our Integrated Foundation programme will prepare you for entry to one of our BA (Hons) undergraduate courses.
What is an Integated Foundation?\
The Integrated Foundation will provide you with a preparatory year that will support your creative development, through a broad understanding of art, design and media skills relevant to your chosen degree subject. Learning through experimentation, exploration and discovery to support you in progressing to the next level of your degree at Arts University Plymouth.
The Integrated Foundation is a dynamic blend of lectures, workshops, and practical studio sessions designed to challenge and inspire. Our diverse student body spans from fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds to seasoned creatives in their seventies, fostering a rich collaborative environment. With the freedom to take risks and experiment, you'll develop a diverse skill set through hands-on experimentation with materials, processes, and methodologies. This transformative journey hones critical skills essential for degree-level study, expanding your proficiency in drawing, visual research, contextual studies, digital imaging, and design methods. Gain invaluable experience in a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
If you love creating digital content (filming, editing, posting and sharing stories), this degree will help you turn that passion into a profession. Whether you want to grow your own personal brand, freelance for agencies, or work for employers on big campaigns, BA (Hons) Content Creation will prepare you to join the next generation of creatives.
In an era of rapid technological and cultural change, meaningful communication through digital content is vital across all industries. This fast-paced, industry-focused course equips you with the creative, technical and analytical skills to engage audiences and shape narratives through visual and interactive media.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Content Creation\*
* UCAS codes: 3-year degree CW20 / 4-year degree with Integrated Foundation Degree 7PW5
* Minimum UCAS points: 32
### What you’ll learn
Using the latest technology and software, you will learn to create content in multiple forms including moving image, photography, audio, animation and written communication.
You’ll explore marketing, branding and business development principles while examining audience engagement, data-driven content planning and platform-specific production.
### Future-facing digital tools and experimentation
Through experimentation, you will investigate how digital tools such as AI, immersive media and interactive design can expand creative practice and redefine the relationship between maker and audience.
### Industry briefs, live projects and professional experience
Project-based learning is central to the course. You’ll work on industry briefs and collaborative projects, often in real-world environments and at live events, gaining insight into commercial production workflows and client engagement.
Access to our extensive industry links offers opportunities for placements, internships and the development of professional networks.
### Critical, contextual and ethical practice
Your practical work will be underpinned by critical and contextual studies, allowing you to explore the political, social and ethical dimensions of content creation.
You’ll examine how media shapes perception and behaviour, and how inclusive storytelling can foster positive change.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A76-F87
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32.0
Although many of our students do come in with top grades and high UCAS points, these aren’t necessarily essential for entry. We typically ask for a minimum of 32 UCAS points, but we understand that talented artists, designers and makers can have a wide range of relevant strengths and skills beyond formal qualifications. We’re just as interested in exploring your portfolio as we are in seeing your grades.
A level
E,E
We welcome A levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
PP
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
PP
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
A,C
We welcome AS levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
M
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
M
We welcome Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We welcome Scottish National Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C
We welcome Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
We welcome WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We welcome Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
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