Media Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education

About the course

Media Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one year programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study or a career in media. It introduces you to both the creative and theoretical aspects of media while strengthening your academic skills.

This course is ideal if you do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto a media degree. You will build confidence in your study skills while developing practical and analytical understanding of contemporary media practices.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in media studies, while gaining professional skills valued across creative and digital industries, including academic writing, research skills, visual analysis, content creation and an understanding of distributed and social media practices.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Academic Skills and Communication

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Fundamentals of Audiovisual

• Fundamentals of Image Making

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by experienced academic staff

• Practical sessions exploring audiovisual production and image construction

• Discussions examining the role of social media and distributed media in contemporary culture

• Coursework, reports and essays that develop critical thinking and creative communication

• Regular meetings with your academic guidance tutor for personalised feedback and support

You will also have access to digital learning resources, including editing software, online research databases and virtual learning tools.

Future opportunities

On successful completion, you can progress onto an undergraduate degree in media or a related subject at Roehampton. The course also supports entry into roles where creative, digital and communication skills are valued.

Example career areas include:

• Digital content creation

• Media production support roles

• Social media and marketing roles

• Creative industries support roles

• Further study in media and communications

The transferable skills you develop, including creativity, analysis and professional communication, will support both further academic study and a wide range of media careers.

Facilities

You will study in a supportive academic environment with access to specialist media facilities.

• Modern teaching rooms and seminar spaces

• Media production and audiovisual facilities

• Library resources including books, journals and online databases

• Dedicated study areas and careers support services

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply media knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.