Media Studies with Foundation Year

UCAS code: P303

Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Media Studies with Foundation Year course.

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in media. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Media Studies.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Media Studies with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

• ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

• When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place onBA (Hons) Media Studies

• Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

• Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Media Studies degree. The communication, research, writing and critical thinking skills you learn on this media studies degree will be essential for employers within and outside the media industry.

Some of our alumni have gone on to work for big names such as BBC, Warner Bros, Universal Pictures International, Mitchells & Butlers and Lush Cosmetics

Placement year You can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.

Previous students have done placement in areas such as Digital marketing and Social media

Foundation year In your foundation year, you'll gain the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of BA (Hons) Media Studies. It will bridge the gap to uni, with the knowledge and academic skills you'll need to start.

Throughout the year, you'll learn to critically engage with information, undertake literature reviews, enhance your academic writing, and gain awareness of different types of research.

When you successfully complete this year, you'll get a guaranteed place on the first year of the BA (Hons) Media Studies degree.

You'll be assessed in a number of ways on your foundation year, including:

• assignments
• oral presentations
• exams
• lab reports
• portfolio
• court reports

Typically, you can expect to have two assessments per module.