Media, Film & Communication foundation
Our Media, Film & Communication Foundation course covers Media and Film Studies, Applied Communication Theory and Digital Media
The course will cover all aspects of media including a comprehensive introduction to the social, economic, business and social context of modern media. Students will develop a good understanding of digital media platforms, advertising campaigns, films and other methods of communication. There is a practical element of the course that enables students to learn digital photography, Photoshop, animation and film.
Previous students have gone onto study Digital Media and Society, Practical Film Making, Film Studies and Media & Cultural Studies, Society Culture & Media at prestigious universities.
- Entry Requirements
- Key Course Information
- Course Content
- University Destinations & Courses
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Here are the entry requirements for the Media, Film & Communication Foundation Course
| SEPTEMBER START (9 Months) | JANUARY START (6 Months) | |
| COURSE LEVEL | RQF LEVEL 3 | RQF LEVEL 3 |
| AGE AT START OF COURSE | 16.5 | 17 |
| ENGLISH LEVEL | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
Here’s some key course information about the
Media, Film & Communication Foundation Course
| MEDIA | September Start | January Start |
| Minimum Age | 16.5 | 17 |
| Course Length | 3 terms | 2 terms* |
| Start Dates | 7th September 2020 | 11th January 2021 |
| English Language Requirement | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
| Hours of study per week | 23 (24 in term one) | >30 |
| Location | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| Tuition Fees per Term | £6900 | £6900 |
| Accommodation Options | Residential or Homestay | Homestay |
These are the subjects you’ll study on the
Media, Film & Communication Foundation Course
- Media Studies
- Film Studies
- Applied Communication Theory
- Digital Media
- PSHE
- English (IELTS/EAP)
- UCAS/Tutorials
You can download the complete Media Foundation Course Syllabus here.
Here are some of the universities you can attend and the course options you could choose if you are successful on this course
| University of East Anglia (UEA) | BA (Hons) Media Studies |
| University of Portsmouth | BSc (Hons) Digital Media |
| University of Nottingham | BA (Hons) International Media and Communication Studies |
| Lancaster University | BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies |
| Manchester Metropolitan University | BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies |
| University of Winchester | BA (Hons) Media and Communication |
To apply for a course, go to our APPLY page. You can choose to apply online or download our application forms and scan them to us. Please ensure you read the instructions on the page so you complete the correct forms.