Foundation YearFull-time

L4 Cert HE Film and Media Production

London South Bank UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Level
Foundation Year
Duration
12 months
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Engineering
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
5.5 overall

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Overview

Are you passionate about Media? Have you always wanted to know about the creative process of film? This one-year Level 4 qualification in Creative Media Production (Film) is an advanced, technical qualification co-developed with London South Bank University (LSBU) and employers, delivered in a supportive Technical College environment with contemporary facilities. Gaining this industry-led qualification will not only provide you with a direct route to Higher Education, including direct entry to the second year of some of London South Bank University’s Bachelor’s degrees, it also will further your understanding of the practical and theoretical elements and specialist practices of film, editing and cinematography needed to fast-track your entry into the exciting and fast-moving world of film and its related industries. The Certificate in Higher Education emphasis is on developing a comprehensive understanding of sophisticated digital technologies within media and film and applying your newly acquired knowledge and skills by working on live briefs from employers, giving you first-hand industry experience. You will also undertake industry related enrichment visits such as to postproduction houses and film sets and tours to enhance your learning experience. Through immersive, project-based working, you will gain professional-level competencies in a range of key areas. You will be using industry standard equipment and software in NEW facilities and will have the chance to develop specialisms in film to further your chosen career or study path. When undertaking practical assessments, you will be supported by industry-professional lecturers to perform to an industry standard, either working within a team or on your own, using your own initiative to research required topics. It does not matter if you have had no experience studying film previously as this course will provide you with the all the knowledge to prepare you to work or study at a media industry standard. Students will be able to access some of London South Bank University’s specialist facilities and benefit from the expertise of the University lecturers via master classes and other activities, whilst studying in small groups in a supportive College environment. Why study Creative Media Production? star Study this course at the new London South Bank Technical college (LSBTC) in Nine Elms, London’s buzzing Zone 1. briefcase This course is designed in partnership with industries in London and your degree will be awarded by London South Bank University. wrench You will be taught in a realistic work environment with access to industry-driven studios. It is hands-on learning, where other students become your co-workers on team-based projects desktop On successful completion of the course, you can gain direct entry on the BSc (Hons) XX degree at London South Bank University. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 12 months September 5816 Apply Now Location London South Bank Technical College Campus The London South Bank Technical College Campus is located at Nine Elms, Belmore St, London SW8 2JY

Entry requirements

GCSEC/4 · Subjects: Mathematics, English
A levelsCC · Subjects: in science related subjects (64
UCAS Tariff points64 UCAS points
BTECMPP · BTEC Extended National Diploma
Access to HE Diploma48 credits or, Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or, Equivalent level 3 qualification (64

English language requirements

IELTS5.5 overall

IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.

Fees

UK students: £7,500 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

International applicants (September 2026 intake): final application deadline (27 July 2026 for Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Nepal; 31 August 2026 if applying from the UK/Ireland)

Campus

  • London South Bank Technical College, United Kingdom

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Academic

You will need to hold a High School Diploma with a GPA ranging from 2.5-2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)

English language

Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Undergraduate level required=6.0 (with no component below 5.5); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=6.5 (with no component below 5.5), subject to course. Check course entries in our Course Finder for specific information. | TOEFL iBT: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 80 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20; Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20 | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 59 (minimum score required in each skill area is 59); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 60 ( minimum score required in each skill area is 59) | Cambridge English: First Advanced Proficiency: Undergraduate level required=Overall score: 169 (with no score below 162); Postgraduate level required (for 'MSc with Internshi' requirements, please see below)=Overall score: 180 (with no score below 162) | LanguageCert SELT or International…

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Scholarships at London South Bank University

6 for this level
  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Sports Scholarships
  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • The Global Success Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 7,500
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 27,182

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