BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The shared Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for people who want more time to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Art and Media and life as a student at Salford.
Key highlights
- Shared foundation year exploring key principles of art, design and media
- Develop creative skills before progressing to degree-level study
- Build a larger portfolio during the foundation year
- Transition period to settle into university and student life
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — This course isn’t suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please visit our International Foundation Year course page . By applying to this Foundation Year you are applying to a four-year programme - the shared Foundation…
- T-level: Pass — …A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Alternative entry requirements Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria bu
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Production designer
- Set designer
- Art director
- Scenic artist
- Props maker
- Costume designer
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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