Media and Communication with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study a course created to keep up with the fast-paced media industry. • Develop your practical communications skills on the programme, meaning you'll quickly become an effective communicator across various multimedia channels. • Exciting new modules allowing you to study both theory and practice of media and communications, to prepare you for roles in the media sector. • Develop your multimedia skills through coursework and placements, you’ll gain direct experience in producing content for online and broadcast formats. • Learn from tutors who are highly experienced in the communications industry and well connected, having worked in online and broadcast roles for organisations like the BBC, ITV News, and other media outlets. • Hear the latest insights, get advice from the best in the industry and build contacts. We recently visited the BBC’s flagship political programme, Sunday, and took part in a Q&A with Laura Kuenssberg.
Key highlights
- Practical communication skills across multiple multimedia channels
- Modules combining media and communications theory with practice
- Placements producing content for online and broadcast formats
- Tutors with industry experience at the BBC and ITV News
- Industry visits, including a Q&A with Laura Kuenssberg
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able t…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake M…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Engli…
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Communications officer
- Digital content producer
- Broadcast assistant
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
- Media researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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