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Media Production with Foundation Year in Media

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

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 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.

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.

To support learning, students have access to Solent’s industry-standard media production facilities.

What does this course lead to?
Upon successful completion of the foundation year in media, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Media Production course.

Who is this course for?
This foundation year is designed to help you build basic media making skills ahead of starting a full undergraduate media-related degree at Solent.

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.

Modules

FOUNDATION MODULES
Media Design
Narrative Media Project
Online Media Project
Research for Media Making
Individual Media Project
Media Industries

If you successfully complete the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the BA (Hons) Media Production degree course. Please note that some of the modules below may change.

YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Producing: Selling Stories
Audio: Live Stories
Photography: Still and Stories
Creating Your Brand
Post-Production: Editing Stories
Video Production: Stories for Clients

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Your Brand Online
Documentary Video Production
Podcasting
Photographing Communities
Producing for Online Platforms

YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Social Media Marketing
Drama Production: Managing Projects

YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Final Major Project
Media Work
Producing for Social Media
Future Stories

YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Media Events
Contemporary Photographic Practice
Mobile Audio Storytelling

Assessment method

The course is assessed through a combination of written work, critical reflections, practical projects undertaken both individually and in groups, presentations, pitches, print design projects and online portfolios.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P3P0
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Foundation

Southampton, Solent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P3P0
Institution code:
S30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

48 points
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.

A level

DD

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

PPP

AS

A
In combination with other qualifications.

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

MP

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

M

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

D

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

D*
In combination with other qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

Extended Project

A*
In combination with other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

PPP

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

MP

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma

MM

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

MM

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma

D

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate

D*
In combination with other qualifications.

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)

D

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)

MM

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)

MP

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)

PPP

T Level

P
Pass grade (D or E)

IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We understand that each student is unique. At Solent we encourage individuality and have adopted a balanced approach to Admissions, by considering exam results alongside portfolios / interviews or auditions.

Our contextual offer scheme allows offers below our standard academic entry criteria to those who have faced challenges which has impacted their performance and predicted higher grades, by taking into account additional selection criteria such as a strong portfolio, interview or audition.

Learn more on the Southampton, Solent University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries

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