Media and Communication with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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**This is a Connected Degree**Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.**Overview**With our BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year degree course, youll dive deep into the inner workings of ...Read more


This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.


Overview

With our BA (Hons) Media and Communication with Foundation Year degree course, you'll dive deep into the inner workings of media: its present and future, its pivotal role in how we communicate and perceive the world, and the networking industries and institutions that structure communication.Experience the many facets of media communication, from its underpinning theories and marketing functions to hands-on media production. The course 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.


Foundation year

If you're new to studying media or don’t meet the required grades for the full degree course, our Foundation Year will bridge that gap. You'll expand your knowledge of media and communication and develop the preparatory skills you'll need for entry into Year 1.If you have the required grades, you can skip the Foundation Year and start at Year 1.


Course highlights

- Shape your course from second year, choosing optional modules that meet your speciality and career ambitions- Build your industry experience by taking a one-year placement – either with a company or self-employed- Familiarise yourself with professional equipment and facilities used widely in media production – including multi-camera television studios, industry-level film and cinematic cameras, and innovative colour correction hardware- Expand your professional network and knowledge by attending guest lectures by visiting professionals- Enhance your collaboration and team-working skills by working with students from other courses and schools in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries- Demonstrate your technical proficiency to potential employers by achieving industry-recognised Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) qualifications


Careers and 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 areasYou'll be able to work in areas such as:- post-production- film and TV directing- scriptwriting- marketing- advertising- journalismYou can also go into freelancing.Graduate rolesJob 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 managerWhen you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

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35/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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90th
CUG Ranking
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47th
What students say
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Benjamin
04 Dec 23

The teachers make a big effort. The town is fine it’s cheaper than many and it’s quite friendly. It’s also near the Sea and Gun Wharf is amazing for shopping and jobs. Overall..Read more

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Hayley
21 Nov 23

Best aspects would be the careers team as they are very supportive and have great advice. An improvement could be a bus route that goes the other direction as the one way system..Read more

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A level:

EEE - DEE Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

48 - 56 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MM - MP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D* - D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP - PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P - M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

48-56 points to include 1 A level.Year 1 entry: BBB-BBC points to include a minimum of 2 A levels.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

48-56 Tariff points.Year 1 entry: 112-120 Tariff points.

48-56 points to include 1 A level, or equivalent.Year 1 entry: 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.

48-58 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Year 1 entry: 112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U score of 32-36.Year 1 entry: Cambridge Pre-U score of 48-50.

3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics.

48-56 UCAS Tariff points to include 1 Higher Level subject.Year 1 entry: 25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.

48-56 tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.Year 1 entry: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 - H3 H3 H3 H3 H3 .

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Pass (D or E in the core)Year 1 entry: Merit

48-56 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Year 1 entry: 112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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England

9,250 per year

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9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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18,100 per year

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Benjamin
04 Dec 23
Journalism with Media Studies BA (Hons)
The teachers make a big effort. The town is fine it’s cheaper than many and it’s quite friendly. It’s also near the Sea and Gun Wharf is amazing for shopping and jobs. Overall...
Read more
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Hayley
21 Nov 23
Media Studies BA (Hons)
Best aspects would be the careers team as they are very supportive and have great advice. An improvement could be a bus route that goes the other direction as the one way system...
Read more
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