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Media with Foundation Year - BA (Hons)

Edge Hill University

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Edge Hill University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Ormskirk (Main Campus)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year provides the opportunity to study an integrated 4-year programme. It will enable you to complete a foundation year before progressing onto the first-year of a degree in business and management, education, English, geography, history, media or sociology, subject to passing all assessments. The information below describes the foundation year only. The curriculum for the subsequent three years is outlined in the Progression Routes section at the bottom of this page. This Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation Year has been developed for home and international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree but do not currently have the qualifications to do so. You may have just finished, or be about to finish, your studies and be looking for a programme that will provide you with the knowledge, skills, confidence and study skills needed for undergraduate study. You will be equipped with written and oral communication skills and will be supported in becoming a critical, creative thinker and decision maker. If you’re an international student, you will also be assisted with the transition into UK Higher Education, ready to make use of the resources and opportunities available at Edge Hill University. Successful completion of the foundation year at the required pass mark enables progression onto selected degrees at Edge Hill University. Media is changing. Sharpen your technical skills and learn how to make your mark on our media degree. Whether you end up in professional roles in marketing, radio, filmmaking, or journalism, our BA (Hons) Media will get you ready for an exciting future. What values drive media content today? Are you ready to grow your creative talents and skills? Our media degree will help you uncover what’s transforming the film, television, and cultural industries today. Studying with us, you’ll harness your creativity and technical know-how to become a skilful producer of media content. From podcasting to vlogging to filmmaking, you’ll be at the cutting edge of contemporary practice. Our team of dedicated teaching staff will help channel your knowledge of media. A mix of theory and practice will immerse you in industry analysis, TV production, digital photography, social media practices and trends, and writing for online media outlets. You’ll also discover how traditional media continues to thrive alongside digital media communications such as social media, podcasting and vlogging, and influential streaming platforms like Spotify and Netflix.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

  • University League Table

    57th

  • Campus address

    Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP, United Kingdom

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Edge Hill University is home to students and staff from all over the world. It's a vibrant and diverse place where everyone is made to feel welcome.
International students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they apply before the deadline. The campus is one of the safest in the UK.
The university offers a generous scholarship package to international fee-paying students in recognition of choosing Edge Hill as their study destination.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    35th out of 92 25

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    124 62%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    58th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    22nd

    20

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