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Media International Foundation Pathway

Undergraduate School of Continuing Education

Get ready to succeed in your media degree, and learn core academic and professional skills, while also developing your English language skills.

Entry Tariff

64 points

UCAS Code

P4FS

Duration

1 year

Start date

September 2024

Degree Type

Cert HE

Modules

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.

Year 1

Communication for Academic Practice 1
Communication for Academic Practice 2
In-Sessional Integrated English Skills
Information Technology and Numerical Concepts
Academic Inquiry and Exploration
Media Practice
Media Practice Advanced

Why this course

2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver Award for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for students.
You will develop your English language skills and gain the academic skills and subject knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate degree.
You’ll learn in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.

Skills

You will develop your English language and academic skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) and gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research.

You'll develop skills in practical application of ideas, process and themes within media practice and learn the ways in which images are constructed and manipulated.

You will be introduced to key theoretical concepts of new 'distributed media' by looking at the role non-professional individuals now play in forming new media practices via social media.

How you'll learn

You’ll be taught via lectures, seminars and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff.

You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.

How you'll be assessed

You’ll experience a wide range of assessments that enhance your understanding, explore ideas in depth and express your creativity.

This includes:

Coursework
Reports
Essays

Upcoming Events:

13Jul

On-Campus Undergraduate Open Day

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Degree pathways

Once you’ve completed your IFP, you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree here at Roehampton. Courses include:

Our career support team is available to support you from the start of your studies. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.

Application Info

How to apply

Undergraduate programmes

September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry

If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.

Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.

Tuition fees and funding

£14,500

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

Specific entry requirements

IELTS: 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5
UCAS International Equivalents (64 entry tariff)
5 GCSE / GCSE passes at grade C/4 or in an international equivalent

General entry requirements

International students

Contextual offers

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.

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