Media Production with Foundation Year

A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.

Become a skilled content creator, explore the fascinating world of immersive design, gain an in-depth knowledge of social media strategies and develop skills in a broad range of media production techniques from podcasting to visual effects.

On this industry-centred course, you’ll be taught by a team of lecturers with extensive industry experience. You’ll gain hands on experience with industry software and equipment such as 360 cameras, mobile gimbals and motion capture technologies as well as having access to green screen, TV and audio recording studios.

A focus on emerging and innovative production will place you at the forefront of new trends and technologies. As well as experience of working on client briefs as part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to apply to be a freelance creative within our Creatives Agency.

Whether you are aspiring to become a content creator, media strategist or innovative storyteller, as a Media Production graduate you’ll have honed your skills in your chosen specialism and be equipped to thrive in the dynamic media environment. Join us to shape the future of media!

Top reasons to study with us

• You’ll develop practical skills using industry-standard software and equipment in specialist facilities.

• Our focus on emerging and innovative production will place you at the forefront of new trends and technologies.

• You’ll be taught by a team of lecturers with a broad range of industry experience.

• Top 20 in the UK for the quality of teaching in the subject area of Communications and Media Studies. (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)

• Graduates from our media courses have gone on to gain a variety of roles, including content creator, motion designer, animator, podcaster, social media manager and digital marketing director. Many graduates have also started successful freelance businesses.

Specialist facilities

You’ll have access to excellent facilities, including a fully equipped Film/TV studio and content creation lab, radio studio, podcasting booths, green screen, postproduction suites and MAC labs. These will enable you to get hands on experience with industry approved equipment and produce work of the highest quality.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.