Digital Media and Communications (Foundation) BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Digital Media and Communications (Foundation) BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Media Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Media Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £18000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £24000 | £13500 - £22000 | £17000 - £27000 |
All Media Studies courses of Manchester Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22017 | £19297 | £23262 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25033 | £15218 - £24297 | £17814 - £29255 |
All Media Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1.
The units you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. So, as well as the Academic Practice units, which help develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also study a selection of humanities units.
Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree. This programme leads to the award of BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Communications.
Features and Benefits
- Each year we accept hundreds of students onto foundation year courses who have the ability to study at degree level but who don't have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree.
- The content of the course is tailored so that it is appropriate to your chosen degree.
- Helps you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you will need to start Year 1 of your course with confidence.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Digital Media and Communications (Foundation) BSc (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
| 25% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #45
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
