Solent’s foundation year in media offers students a stimulating introduction to both the study of media and the production of media content.
You will be encouraged to develop creative and technical skills across a wide range of production mediums, such as print, online, video production, digital photography, audio production, and will also discover how media shapes our lives, giving you a solid understanding of contemporary media making and leaving you well-prepared to progress on to a full media-related degree at Solent.
The course team’s strong industry links pr...
Solent’s foundation year in media offers students a stimulating introduction to both the study of media and the production of media content.<br/><br/>You will be encouraged to develop creative and technical skills across a wide range of production mediums, such as print, online, video production, digital photography, audio production, and will also discover how media shapes our lives, giving you a solid understanding of contemporary media making and leaving you well-prepared to progress on to a full media-related degree at Solent. <br/><br/>The course team’s strong industry links provide you with the opportunity to listen to and learn from many leading industry guest speakers. A number of visiting fellows and professors from the worlds of film, television, media and music have previously guested, and past high-profile speakers have included film directors Sir Alan Parker and Hugh Hudson, and the R&B star, Craig David.<br/><br/>Solent University offers a supportive learning environment and teaching on the foundation year in media is delivered by a dedicated course team. Face to face academic support is also available, and is complemented by 24/7 access to the University’s virtual learning environment.<br/><br/>To support learning, students have access to Solent’s industry-standard media production facilities.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>Upon successful completion of the foundation year in media, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Film and Television course. <br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This foundation year is designed to help you build basic media making skills ahead of starting a full undergraduate media-related degree at Solent.<br/><br/>Typical candidates either haven’t yet met the entry requirements needed to start on the first year of an undergraduate course or have spent time away from education.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PP30
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. We will consider mature students who have not recently undertaken a formal course of study at A-level, or equivalent, but can demonstrate relevant work or voluntary experience, that's indicative of their ability to complete the course successfully. We will also consider overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students as outlined above, and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5, or equivalent. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MP ASA In combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaMP OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaPPP Extended ProjectA* In combination with other qualifications. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaD Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D* In combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateD* In combination with other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)M OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaMM OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)MP AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)MM AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)PPP AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)D A levelD,D T LevelP Pass grade (D or E) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,050 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |