The Bellerbys Media Foundation is a specialist media-only pathway perfect for students who are set on a media or communications related degree at university.
On successful completion of the Media Foundation you are guaranteed a place at one of our partner universities. See the progression tab for possible progression routes.
Key facts…
- Age: Students are normally 16.5 or over
- Course length: 3 terms Start dates: September and January– see term dates
- Entry requirements: Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school and IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
- Fees: £5,995 GBP per term. Visit our fees page for other costs and to calculate your fees.
Media Foundation students spend 18-25 hours per week in class. The course is modular in structure and consists of core modules studied by all Foundation students and modules tailored for Media students.
Core modules
Foundation English Skills 1
The ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen interactively in class and participate in classroom discourse.
Foundation English Skills 2
Improving all the abilities in Foundation English Skills 1 with greater accuracy, speed, cohesion, organisation and presentation and are prepared for an IELTS qualification at the end of the module.
Study Skills in the British Environment
Using your study time more effectively, improve your use of and range of information sources and prepare comprehensive essays in your own time to given deadlines.
Computer Information Technology
Improving IT literacy and creativity using Office, Business and Media applications; using the internet as a research tool.
Media modules
Film
Get an introduction to film analysis and production. Discuss and analyse a variety of films. Write an essay and produce a short film.
Advertising
Learn how to analyse advertising campaigns and study the processes of advertising and marketing. Work on a practical project, designing an advertising campaign using image-editing software.
Newspapers & Magazines
Study the influence of the media on society through looking at British news, topics include moral panic and bias. Use Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher to create a selection of magazine pages.
Applied Media Theory
Look at contemporary media debates and issues and how these are manifested across the media landscape. Learn about theoretical frameworks and critically evaluate media texts.
Web Design & Multimedia
Learn practical skills in designing and creating content for a campaign website. Study web design and general design principles and apply these principles in a practical project.
Media & Communications Research Project
Extend and integrate previous studies and get experience on an individual piece of research. Gain a solid grounding in key research skills and apply the theories and practical skills from previous modules.
On successful completion of the Media Foundation you will graduate to an undergraduate degree at one of our partner universities in the September following the start of your course.
The table below shows just some of the universities and degrees that our students progressed to from the Media Foundation last year:
Fashion
Marketing & Journalism
| Degree subject |
University |
| Communication and Media Studies |
Loughborough University |
| Communications
Media |
Bournemouth University |
| Communications
Media and Society |
University of Leicester |
| Creative
Advertising Strategy |
London College of Communication |
| Diploma in
Film & TV |
University of the Arts London |
| London Metropolitan University |
| Film &
Television |
Royal Holloway, University of London |
| Journalism,
Media & Sociology |
Cardiff University |
| Marketing |
Lancaster University |
| Media &
Culture and Jornalism & News Media |
Roehampton University |
| Media and
Communications |
Goldsmiths, University of London |
| Media &
Cultural Studies |
London College of Communication |
| Media
Arts |
Royal Holloway, University of London |
| Media
Studies |
University of Sussex |
The Extended Foundation is a four-term academic programme taught at our Oxford campus. The course is designed for students whose academic readiness or English level is not sufficient to begin the usual three-term Foundation.
You'll study English and three other academic modules in term one before progressing to the Media Foundation for terms two, three and four, as follows.
Extended Foundation key facts
- Age: Students are normally 16.5 or over
- Course length: 1 term in addition to the three-term foundation
- Start dates: September
- Entry requirements: Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school and IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
- Fees: £5,995 GBP per term. Visit our fees page for other costs and to calculate your fees.
To study the Media Foundation you will need to have completed secondary or high school to a satisfactory level.
Contact our team of expert Student Enrolment Advisers to find out if your qualifications meet the entry requirements.
English language requirements
To study the Foundation programme you will need to demonstrate an English language level equivalent to the following:
- IELTS 4.5 TOEFL 477 (computer test equivalent 153)
- Pearson Test of English Academic 40-43
Depending on the type of visa you are entering the UK on you may take the Study Group English Test to determine your English language level.
English Language Preparation Programme (ELPP)
If you do not meet the English language requirements for entry to the Foundation you can study one, two or three terms of English Language Preparation prior to the start of your academic programme. The length of your English Language Preparation Programme will depend on your current English language level.
The following is a guideline only:
| Current IELTS level |
Terms of ELPP |
| 3.5 |
At least 1 |
| 2.5 |
At least 2 |
| 1.5 |
At least 3
|
Contact a Student Enrolment Adviser to take our English Assessment Test and find out how much preparation you require.
The Bellerbys English Language Preparation Programme is a fast, personalised and highly effective programme that will fully equip you to succeed in your studies. The programme comprises 25 hours per week of general English, examination preparation and skills classes. Throughout the programme you will be closely monitored by a personal tutor and tested regularly to ensure you reach the English language level required for your academic programme.
Please note that the English Language Preparation Programme (ELPP) incurs additional fees on top of your academic tuition fees. Visit our fees page for details and to calculate your fees.