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Media Production with Foundation Year

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Top 10 in the UK for the quality of teaching in the subject area of communication and media studies.
(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026)

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Become a skilled content creator, explore the fascinating world of immersive design, gain an in-depth knowledge of social media strategies and develop skills in a broad range of media production techniques from podcasting to visual effects.

On this industry-centred course, you’ll be taught by a team of lecturers with extensive industry experience. You’ll gain hands on experience with industry software and equipment such as 360 cameras, mobile gimbals and motion capture technologies as well as having access to green screen, TV and audio recording studios.

A focus on emerging and innovative production will place you at the forefront of new trends and technologies. As well as experience of working on client briefs as part of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to apply to be a freelance creative within our Creatives Agency.

Whether you are aspiring to become a content creator, media strategist or innovative storyteller, as a Media Production graduate you’ll have honed your skills in your chosen specialism and be equipped to thrive in the dynamic media environment. Join us to shape the future of media!

Top reasons to study with us

  • You’ll develop practical skills using industry-standard software and equipment in specialist facilities.

  • Our focus on emerging and innovative production will place you at the forefront of new trends and technologies.

  • You’ll be taught by a team of lecturers with a broad range of industry experience.

  • 95% of our students were satisfied with their academic support in the subject area of Media Studies - National Student Survey 2025.

  • Graduates from our media courses have gone on to gain a variety of roles, including content creator, motion designer, animator, podcaster, social media manager and digital marketing director. Many graduates have also started successful freelance businesses.

Specialist facilities

You’ll have access to excellent facilities, including a fully equipped Film/TV studio and content creation lab, radio studio, podcasting booths, green screen, postproduction suites and MAC labs. These will enable you to get hands on experience with industry approved equipment and produce work of the highest quality.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/media-production-foundation-year

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P308
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P308
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDE

UCAS Tariff

Three A Levels at Grade DDE or Extended Diploma MPP
Please see our website for information
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Scottish Higher

Please see our website for information

Access to HE Diploma
Pass: 45

Please see our website for information

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760
EU & International£17000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for Foundation Years at Canterbury Christ Church University will be set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for foundation years in classroom-based subjects or non-classroom-based subjects, as set by the UK Government. Home (UK) tuition fees for subsequent years 1-3 are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap for standard undergraduate degrees set by the UK Government, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

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