About this pathway
Your route to creative degrees in Media, Marketing, Journalism, Film & TV Production.
Whether your ambition is to work in journalism, digital marketing, film production, advertising or communications, this pathway provides the ideal starting point.
You'll develop subject knowledge, creative thinking, research skills and academic English proficiency while preparing for progression to a wide range of media-related degrees at leading universities.
Why choose Media?
- Progress to leading UK university degrees
- Explore a range of creative and media disciplines
- Develop practical and analytical media skills
- Build academic English and study skills
- Gain experience across digital, print and film media
- Receive personalised university progression support
- Study in London or Eastbourne
Key facts
Age
16 and above
Locations
London or Eastbourne
Start dates
Next intake: January 2027.
Induction start date: 4th January 2027.
Course length
Two-semester (one year)
12 weeks teaching and 1 final week of summative assessment per semester
English Language Requirement
IELTS 5.0 (a minimum of 4.5 in all skills) or equivalent.
View the latest entry requirements.
Core modules - You will study all of the following core modules:
This module highlights the essential role of advertising and marketing in commercial success, providing you with a fundamental understanding of media analysis theories and concepts. It enhances your research and analysis skills through examining advertising production and exploring the audience-campaign relationship.
This module aims to enhance your understanding of newspapers and magazines through the analysis of news stories or features in print and digital media formats. Meanwhile, the module provides opportunities to apply your knowledge to address complex sustainability challenges (wicked problems) within the fields of media, aligning with the United Nations’ Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) goals. By integrating sustainability, you will learn to consider how the media can address real-world problems.
This module offers you a comprehensive opportunity to develop filmmaking techniques and explore fundamental film principles. You will gain skills in all aspects of filmmaking, from idea development to final production, including camera techniques, lighting, and digital post-production.
This module provides you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable you to achieve your academic potential at university. You will develop awareness and competency in a range of language-related skills required for successful university study, including academic writing, effective reading strategies, how to participate in seminars and deliver presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will learn how to communicate accurately in written and spoken English with clarity and confidence.
Future Career Opportunities
This pathway can support progression to degrees leading to careers in:
- Journalism
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Social Media Management
- Media Production
- Film & Television
- Content Creation
- Broadcast Media
- Communications
- Marketing
- Creative Direction
Media, communications and digital content continue to shape how businesses, organisations and audiences connect around the world. From streaming platforms and social media campaigns to journalism and film production, skilled media professionals are in high demand across a wide range of industries.
University Pathways
Successful students can progress to media-related degree programmes at institutions including:
- Durham University
- University of Westminster
- Royal Holloway University of London
- University of Leicester
- University of Leeds
- University of Reading
- University of Sussex
- Nottingham Trent University
- Shanghai Vancouver Film School
Not sure which degree is right for you? Our university guidance team can help you choose the best progression route.
