Media Production with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

This four year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level 3 study, to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree programme.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

80 UCAS points
GCSE
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Irish Leaving Certificate (Ordinary Level) See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Scottish National 5
English Language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
IELTS
Minimum overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in the remaining three skills.

Work on a live production from the very start! You’ll produce content in radio and television, reaching audiences across Birmingham.

Learn in our £62 million Parkside building, home to our industry standard television and radio studios.
Our broadcast-quality digital radio studios are supported by the latest audio production tools and are used by media companies who also work with our students as guest lecturers and on their joint projects.
You’ll be taught by award-winning academic staff who continue to work in industry, and have an accomplished track record in television and radio production.
Gain invaluable insight, and contacts from your two (or more) industry placements.
You’ll have the opportunity to make media abroad on a specialised field trip, or choose to study with an overseas partner.