Audio Engineering with Media Technology Foundation Year Solent University (Southampton) Degree level: Undergraduate Awarded by: Solent University
Course summary
TEF Silver
Solent University (Southampton) has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Want to work in media technology, but not quite ready to study at degree level? This one year foundation course will provide you with a strong introduction to media and digital technology and help you build the skills and experience to gain entry on to one of our highly-regarded media technology degrees.
You’ll learn the basics of media technology and its ever-closer relationship with computing and networking. Some modules are shared with students on the computing foundation year, meaning you’ll gain the necessary coding, networking, web, digital design and analytical problem-solving skills to complement your expanding media technology knowledge.
An exciting and creative learning environment with opportunities to explore many of the technical, creative and fun aspects of media technology helps to underpin the requirements for study at degree level, and ultimately prepare you for a career using digital technologies.
Personal development is key, and you’ll be supported in improving your academic confidence to start you on the road to becoming an independent learner. Teamwork is also encouraged, and you’ll work with fellow students on the presentation and delivery of a group project, which could involve designing and building a piece of media technology equipment; equipment testing; analysis of a media technology product; or exploration of new technologies within the media field.
To help you begin building your professional network, you’ll have the opportunity to attend guest lectures, and join media societies and coding clubs, as well as work with other Solent students across varying disciplines. There may also be the chance to get involved with the University’s internal organisations, Solent Acoustics and Solent Productions, to start putting the skills you are learning into practice.
Course details
Modules
Following your Foundation Year you will study:
Year one
Core units
Year two
Core units
Options
Live Sound Techniques Transducer Design Sound DesignPlease note: Not all optional units are guaranteed to run each year.
Year three
Core units
Options
Cinema Technologies Live Sound Technologies Sound for Video and Computer Games Audio Post Production Communication Signal Processing Architectural Acoustics Design LanguagesPlease note: Not all optional units are guaranteed to run each year.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | J93J |
|---|---|
| Institution code | S30 |
| Campus name | Main Site |
| Campus code | - |
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each individual component TOEFL IBT 71 with a minimum of 19 in in each individual component- TOEFL is only valid for EU students or equivalent. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University. The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course. Note to all international students requiring a visa: All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Southampton Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Southampton Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component. TOEFL (IBT) minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| International | £12,500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Provider information
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN
Course contact details
Visit our course pageMain Contact - Admissions and Enrolment Team
+44 (0) 23 8201 5066