Foundation Certificate in Media and Communications

This Foundation course offers excellent preparation for an undergraduate degree in the fields of Media, Journalism and Communications. The Foundation Certificate teaches students a broad range of skills and knowledge that will help them settle into their future studies at Nottingham Trent University.

Subject outline

All of our Foundation courses at Nottingham Trent International College contain the following elements:

  • Academic skills modules
  • Subject modules

English language tuition is also provided for students who need extra help to develop their English skills.

Academic skills modules

These modules help to develop key academic skills in research, writing, presentation and analysis.

Subject modules

Subject modules cover the basics of your chosen area of study so that you have the knowledge you need to progress to the University. Once you have completed your Foundation course you will progress to a more specialised study that focuses on the topics and skills you will need in your chosen undergraduate degree.

All modules are designed to meet the needs of international students and provide every opportunity to progress to Nottingham Trent University.

Progress to Nottingham Trent University

On successful completion of the Foundation Certificate in Media and Communications you are guaranteed progression to Year 1 of a Nottingham Trent University degree.

Subject modules

Course modules

  • Skills for Study 1, 2 and 3
  • Language for Study 2 and 3*
  • Business and Business Environment
  • Introduction to AV Media and Technology
  • Introduction to Media and Communication Studies
  • Introduction to Multimedia and Communication Studies
  • Interpreting the Visual World

* Three-term students will also take Language for Study 1 and additional hours for Language for Study 2 and 3.

 
Progression DegreesStudent Story

"Before I came to the UK, I was working at a university in China. I chose the UK for my further education because of the great reputation it has for it and its impressive educational history.

I chose NTIC because I was attracted to the pathway it offered, with direct entry onto Nottingham Trent University and I really wanted to study there. When I was at NTIC I studied a Foundation Certificate in Communications, Art and Media. I chose to study this course because I wanted to study TV Journalism at Nottingham Trent University and this was a great pathway to the degree I wanted to study.

What I liked most about my course was that it was quite practical and challenging. It is designed so that we get both elements of theoretical and practical work, which I know will be very useful when I start my degree.

From studying at NTIC I feel like I have developed more confidence and I have become much more sociable. This is something that I wanted to achieve when I came here and I have and I believe it’s all from studying at NTIC!

Being a student at NTIC is great as they give you a lot of support and time to prepare for the transition to university. My family are very happy that I came here and are very proud of the developments I have made and I am too! "

Fan Yan from China studied the Foundation Certificate in Communications, Art and Media at NTIC. She has now progressed on to study TV Journalism at Nottingham Trent University.

Watch her introduce NTU's TV broadcasting facilities

Key Course Facts

Start date
Our Summer courses start from May – July 2012, depending on your English level and academic requirements. Autumn courses start between September and November 2012

Course length
Course length varies from 2 to 3.5 terms depending on your needs.

Academic entry requirements
Entry to the Foundation Certificate requires you to have passed Grade 12 (or equivalent).

English language entry requirements
You will need to show proof of English language ability – usually an IELTS test (or equivalent Secure English Language Test – SELT (PDF)). A higher IELTS score means your programme will be shorter and you can progress to Nottingham Trent University more quickly.

Pre-Sessional English
New UKBA regulations stipulate that all students must meet the minimum English requirements for study in the UK. If you do not meet the requirements (overall or in a single discipline) we can tailor an intensive English preparation course to help you progress onto your Foundation course.

Foundation Certificate, Summer start dates

Your current
English language level
CourseNext start dateCourse length
IELTS 5.0 (no less than 4.0 in any skill) or equivalent*Foundation Certificate15 May 20123 terms

We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.0 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from May - July 2012. We also offer Enhanced University Preparation for this course, where students with a high level of English will have an extended enrolment period. contact us for specific details.

Foundation Certificate, Autumn start dates

Your current
English language level
CourseNext start dateCourse length
IELTS 5.5 (no less than 4.5 in any skill) or equivalent*Foundation Certificate11 Sep 20122 terms
IELTS 5.0 (no less than 4.0 in any skill) or equivalent*Foundation Certificate11 Sep 20123 terms

We offer this course with Integrated English to students who have an IELTS level from 4.5 to 5.0. The course length and start dates vary from September - November 2012. We also offer Enhanced University Preparation for this course, where students with a high level of English will have an extended enrolment period. Contact us for specific details.

* All scores are IELTS but any equivalent Secure English Language Test would be accepted.


 

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