BA (Hons) Media and Communication with a Foundation Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

This four-year program is carefully structured to include an additional foundation year, preparing you for success in your selected degree. The initial year focuses on building essential academic abilities like writing, referencing, and research, alongside valuable transferable skills including project coordination and collaborative work.
Upon completing your foundation year, you'll have the opportunity to transition to various related undergraduate programs within Birmingham School of Media, should you wish to explore different academic paths.
The course is delivered at Birmingham City University's state-of-the-art £62 million Parkside building, among the largest university media hubs in the UK.
As one of the UK's pioneering media degrees, our BA (Hons) Media and Communication program replicates real-world industry workflows, providing hands-on, career-focused training.
With strong connections to leading media organizations, the curriculum combines practical production, theoretical knowledge, and professional development.

Boosting your career prospects
Our graduates enjoy outstanding employment rates, with most securing roles in media-related fields. Each specialization pathway leads to distinct career opportunities. Many alumni have progressed into producer/director positions, journalism, PR, web development, freelance work, and entrepreneurship.

INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
The School emphasizes practical learning through its extensive network of media industry partners. Placement students have gained experience with prominent organizations like the BBC, Maverick Television, and Endemol.
Learning occurs in purpose-built environments including radio/TV studios, photography spaces, editing suites, computer labs, alongside traditional classrooms and collaborative learning areas.
You'll utilize blogs and social media platforms, along with other digital tools, to enhance your work and professional growth as a critically engaged media practitioner.