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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Creative Media with Foundation
University of Plymouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Creative Media with Foundation course at University of Plymouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
Most popular A-levels studied
The Creative Media with Foundation course at University of Plymouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Media Studies | B |
| Sociology | E |
| Film Studies | C |
| Photography | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | A |
| Film Studies | C |
| Media Studies | B |
| English Literature | D |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W619
Here's what University of Plymouth says about its Creative Media with Foundation course.
This foundation pathway offers non-standard entry into BA (Hons) Creative Media, helping you build creative skills across media like illustration, animation and fine art. Explore visual design and best practice in a vibrant, studio-based environment.
Produce bold, impactful work with industry experts Find your creative voice across photography, video, sound, animation, and digital media – supported by award-winning tutors and working on real projects with names like the BBC and ITV.
Bring ideas to life with world-class facilities Work with outstanding equipment in state-of-the-art spaces – including green screen studios, animation rostrums, a cinema, sound suites, and an Immersive Media Lab.
Shape the future of media Future-proof your career with industry-led and tech-focused training where innovation, entrepreneurship and ethical practice prepare you to thrive and make a difference.
This course is for you if...
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you want to explore video, photography, animation, sound and digital media – and discover your creative voice
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you love experimenting and want the freedom to specialise or combine different media in your own way
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you're keen to build a professional portfolio, work on real-world projects, and get your work seen
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you’re excited to learn from industry experts and use top-notch studios, kit and creative spaces.
Source: University of Plymouth
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Art, Design and Architecture
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Visual and audio effects
• Creative arts and design
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Foundation year The foundation pathway provides students with non-standard entry points to progress onto the BA (Hons) course. The foundation year allows you to develop skills across a range of media and introduces creative best practice in preparation for the first year of the undergraduate programme. During the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to explore creative processes relevant to visual design, animation, illustration, print-making, fine art and photography. The course is designed to encourage visual exploration and creative discovery within an engaging and vibrant studio setting. Upon successful completion of the foundation course, you will join the undergraduate BA (Hons) programme equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete an undergraduate degree.
Year 1 You will explore what creative media means to you by making a series of short, critically framed, practical projects. You will investigate narrative expression and cultural context in disciplines including still and moving image, sound, interaction and animation. You will also work beyond the University on a live industry brief and public exhibition or screening that will introduce professional working methods and audience reception.
Year 2 You will study advanced media practice and explore critical frameworks for your work. Experimentation and developing your creative voice are at the heart of this part of the course. You will collaborate with industry partners on a socially-engaged media project and gain professional confidence. Study of media theory will enhance your academic skills and media creation process. There is also opportunity to study abroad in stage 2.
Final year The final year is about your passions, interests and ambitions. You complete two major self-directed projects in independent practice and collaborative practice. Hone your research skills in a dissertation and prepare for your future career in our professional module. You have the opportunity to showcase your achievements in a substantial public exhibition. We also provide one-to-one mentoring by industry professionals and the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
How you will be assessed
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
University of Plymouth student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
There are lots of societies, thereu2019s nearly always something going on and the SU does lots of theme nights (like Halloween and stuff), some societies occasionally join together to do stuff and quite a few offer trips and do pub quizzes as well as regular socials. The SU also does food and drinks...
1st year student
1 year ago
Campus is quite lively, the SU is always doing something, Iu2019m not really a going out person but the clubs are a bit pricey for drinks but the Wetherspoonu2019s are goodrnThere are loads of societies, so thereu2019s something for everyonernPlymouth has just about everything you need shop-wise wit...
1st year student
1 year ago
The uni halls are way overpriced priced compared to the private sector halls which are inarguably nicer and you still get all the residence life events which they donu2019t tell you at open days.rnFood prices are ok - but my loan doesnu2019t cover my accommodation costs so it is a bit tight especia...
1st year student
1 year ago
Academic support is good, I have a great tutor and when Iu2019ve reached out to lecturers they are all more than happy to meet with me or answer questions both in email and at breaks or ends of lectures.rnDisability services have been really good and have been more than accommodating to my needs.rnS...
1st year student
1 year ago
The accommodation Iu2019m in is ok, the room is a decent size (could use a fresh coat of paint) but the windows donu2019t block any sound whatsoever and so when people are being rowdy you can hear it clear as day, and also the street we are on seems to be used as a racetrack? There is, nearly every ...
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is amazing, we have started from the basics which is really good for me and most of my lecturers explain everything really well, for the most part my timetable is very reasonable and completely manageable, my modules all run very smoothly and are easy to follow and they are recorded which ...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Plymouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Creative Media with Foundation course at University of Plymouth features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
86%
low
Teaching on my course
86%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
62%
low
Learning opportunities
92%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
96%
med
Academic support
96%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
78%
low
Student voice
78%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
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Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
high
Learning opportunities
95%
high
Learning opportunities
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Creative Media with Foundation course at University of Plymouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Plymouth graduates who took Creative Media with Foundation - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Elementary occupations
15%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Plymouth graduates who took Creative Media with Foundation - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£23.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Creative Media with Foundation.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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