Foundation Certificate for Media and Communications

Media and Communications is a fascinating field of study, giving you an insight into how companies, governments, films and media reach their intended audiences. As we have more and more means of communication, the study of Media becomes increasingly important. This course will give you a foundation of skills you’ll need for a related degree, and to start a career in Media.

Course modules

2 terms

All students study these modules to gain a solid base of skills: • English for Academic Purposes • Extended Project. You’ll also take 3 of the following that best fit your degree and career goals: • Contemporary Global Issues • Entrepreneurship • Logic and Critical Thinking • Mathematics.

2.5 and 3 terms

​You’ll also study these modules if your English level is below UKVI IELTS 5.5: • English for Academic Study 3 • Independent and Collaborative Study • Reading and Writing 3 • Speaking and Listening 3. Or if you have at least UKVI IELTS 5.5, or do not need to take an IELTS test, you’ll study these modules: • Critical Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Higher Education • Digital Applications • Independent and Collaborative Study • UK Society and Culture.

3.5 and 4 terms

​Study additional modules to help you reach university: • English for Academic Study 2 • Reading and Writing 2 • Speaking and Listening 2 • Study Skills Preparation.

This pathway course can lead to following degree courses.

Media

• Communication and Media BA (Hons)
• Film BA (Hons)
• Marketing BSc (Hons)
• Marketing Communications BA (Hons)
• Marketing Communications with Advertising BA (Hons)
• Marketing Communications with Public Relations BA (Hons)
• Media Production BA (Hons)
• Multimedia Journalism BA (Hons)
• Scriptwriting for Film and Television BA (Hons)
• Television Production BA (Hons)