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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TSP3

Television and Studio Production Foundation Year in Media

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Southampton, Solent University, the BA (Hons) Television and Studio Production Foundation Year in Media provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Foundation Year in Media provides you with the opportunity to develop technical, creative, and academic skills across a range of media platforms including graphic design, screenwriting, marketing, branding, video production, digital photography, and blogging. Understanding that students are joining the Foundation Year from a range of previous experiences, the course is specifically designed to acclimatise you to the university experience and foster confidence and a creative community. Your first semester introduces essential skills in photography, audio production, and creative design, ... International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Photography and Visual Storytelling
Audio Production Fundamentals
Creative Design Principles
Professional Practice in Media
Video Production Techniques
Post-Production and Editing
Production Design and Management
Media Showcase Project
UCAS Code:TSP3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

UCAS Points20

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,324

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£14,000£18,500£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,500£29,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Southampton, Solent University

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