Media and Communication with Foundation Year

• 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.

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Derby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom