Media and Communications
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.

