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  • Integrated foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Media and Communications (including foundation year)

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This four-year degree is the perfect route into higher education if you want to work in the media but do not currently hold the necessary qualifications for a standard undergraduate degree. The course includes an intensi…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
4 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This four-year degree is the perfect route into higher education if you want to work in the media but do not currently hold the necessary qualifications for a standard undergraduate degree. The course includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0) designed to equip you with the essential skills, digital literacy, and critical understanding required for your subsequent three years of study. You will explore the role of media in social, political, and cultural life, focusing on areas such as journalism, film, television, social media, and advertising. Taught by experienced researchers and industry professionals, the programme combines theoretical study with practical media production. You will benefit from a blended learning approach, gaining hands-on experience in studio environments while developing a professional portfolio. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full BSc (Hons) degree, graduating with the same award as those on the traditional three-year route. This course is available for full-time and part-time study, providing a flexible pathway to a career in the creative industries.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Making News for TV15 Credits
Media Contexts15 Credits
Pop, Pulp and Politics15 Credits
Studio Craft: Branding, Fashion and Design15 Credits
Studio Craft: Filmmaking15 Credits
Studio Craft: InDesign and Photoshop15 Credits
Studio Craft: Music Video Production15 Credits
Writing for Media15 Credits

Year 1

Communication and image15 Credits
Digital Media Ethics15 Credits
Digital Skills15 Credits
Media and society15 Credits
Media genres15 Credits
Media, Film and Television Histories15 Credits
Moving Image Practice15 Credits
Writing and Research Skills15 Credits

Year 2

Contemporary television15 Credits
Genders, Bodies and Identities15 Credits
Media and Communities15 Credits
Stardom, Performance and Celebrity15 Credits
Television Studio Practice15 Credits
Visual cultures15 Credits
Digital Project Management15 Credits
Documentary Photography15 Credits
Graphical Communications15 Credits
Podcast Production and Sonic Branding15 Credits
Popular Music: History and Culture15 Credits
Styling and Journalism15 Credits
Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting15 Credits

Year 3

Creative Practice Dissertation Project15 Credits
Creative Research Dissertation Project15 Credits
Media Power and Politics15 Credits
Researching Media Audiences15 Credits
Urban Media15 Credits
Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism15 Credits
Audio Plug-in Coding15 Credits
Career Development Learning15 Credits
Digital Video Post Production15 Credits
Documentary Filmmaking15 Credits
Film and TV: Industry and Politics15 Credits
Media Industry Careers15 Credits
Media for Change15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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