BA Hons Media and communication with Foundation

The BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation combines academic preparation with hands-on media practice, enabling students to build strong creative, digital, and communication skills before progressing to specialist media studies. During the Foundation Year, students strengthen their research, critical thinking, presentation, and creative abilities before working on live industry projects, multimedia production, and strategic communication campaigns. Studying in central London also provides direct access to broadcasters, publishers, creative agencies, PR firms, digital media companies, and cultural organisations, giving students valuable industry exposure throughout their degree.

• Foundation Year develops academic and creative skills through modules including Critical Thinking, Writing for Success at University, Communications, Cultural Industries, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, and Making Use of Data, preparing students for degree-level study through research, presentations, academic writing, and collaborative projects.
• Complete the Industry Challenge module, working on live industry briefs where teams develop creative communication strategies, digital campaigns, and media solutions for real organisations while strengthening consultancy and presentation skills.
• Participate in the Enterprise Challenge, creating innovative media or communication ventures, developing business plans, pitching ideas, and strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and project management skills.
• Undertake an optional professional placement, gaining practical experience with media organisations, public relations agencies, advertising companies, broadcasters, publishers, digital marketing firms, creative agencies, or corporate communications teams.
• Choose an optional Study Abroad opportunity at one of Regent's 60+ partner universities across more than 20 countries, gaining international perspectives on media, communications, and digital storytelling.
• Produce industry-standard communications, journalism, video, photography, podcasts, social media content, and digital media through creative workshops using contemporary production techniques and emerging platforms, including Web3 and the metaverse.
• Develop and manage integrated communication campaigns, applying skills in public relations, advertising, branding, digital marketing, audience engagement, storytelling, and multimedia content creation through project-based learning.
• Learn to build a personal or corporate brand identity using user-generated content (UGC), influencer marketing, guerrilla marketing, and digital communication strategies while responding to professional client briefs.
• Complete an independent Major Project, creating a professional media portfolio, strategic communication campaign, multimedia production, or research project that showcases your creative and analytical abilities.
• Personalise your studies through specialist elective modules including Creating a Brand Identity, Photography Workshop, Behind the Lens: Introduction to Media Production, Digital Design with Adobe Creative Suite, Emerging Technologies: From Web3 to the Metaverse, and Why We Post: Social Media and Us.
• Learn from journalists, broadcasters, PR professionals, advertising specialists, filmmakers, content creators, and digital marketing experts through guest lectures, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, and employer presentations.
• Participate in field trips to media organisations, creative agencies, broadcasting companies, cultural institutions, exhibitions, and industry events across London, using the city as a living classroom for media and communications.
• Access the Regent's University Library, offering specialist books, media journals, industry reports, communication databases, multimedia resources, and digital research tools to support creative projects and independent study.
• Study in modern technology-enabled classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, presentation suites, and digital production environments designed for multimedia production, workshops, creative collaboration, and project-based learning.
• Receive personalised support from Careers, Enterprise and Industry Services, including career coaching, CV and portfolio reviews, internship guidance, employer networking, enterprise mentoring, and access to the Handshake careers platform for placements, graduate roles, and opportunities across the global media and communications industry.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Media and Communications with Foundation develop creative, analytical, and digital communication skills that prepare them for careers across media, journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, broadcasting, and content creation. The Foundation Year builds strong academic, research, and communication skills before students progress to specialist media studies, preparing them for roles such as Media and Communications Officer, Digital Marketing Executive, Public Relations Executive, and Content Strategist. 

• Dedicated Careers, Enterprise and Industry Services: Students receive personalised career coaching, CV and portfolio reviews, interview preparation, employer networking, internship support, enterprise mentoring, and access to the Handshake careers platform. Throughout the degree, students complete Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship, choose between an Industry Challenge, Enterprise Challenge, or Work Placement, and integrate this professional experience into their final-year Major Project. 
• Employment outcomes: While Regent's does not publish programme-specific salary figures, graduates are prepared for careers in social media management, digital marketing, journalism, public relations, advertising, television, podcasting, broadcasting, brand communications, content creation, political communications, and digital media organisations. The programme equips students with the practical and strategic skills required across the global media and creative industries. (
• University–industry partnerships: Students work on live client briefs, attend guest lectures and workshops with professionals from organisations including Google, Meta, and innovative media and creative businesses. They can also undertake optional work placements, participate in study abroad opportunities at 60+ partner universities in more than 20 countries, and build valuable international industry experience and professional networks. 
• Long-term professional value: Graduates leave with an industry-ready portfolio showcasing expertise in digital storytelling, multimedia production, journalism, public relations, branding, social media strategy, photography, podcasting, content creation, advertising, and strategic communication. They also gain experience using industry-standard creative tools, campaign planning, and professional presentation techniques valued by employers. 
• Graduation outcomes: Graduates pursue careers as Media and Communications Officers, Social Media Managers, Digital Marketing Executives, Public Relations Consultants, Journalists, Content Creators, Brand Strategists, Communications Specialists, Broadcast Producers, and Advertising Executives across media organisations, creative agencies, broadcasters, publishers, corporate communications teams, and international businesses. They also become part of Regent's global alumni network of 34,000+ graduates across 170+ countries, creating valuable international career opportunities. 

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this programme, graduates can progress to postgraduate study in Media and Communications, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Media Production, Brand Management, or Marketing. The creative portfolio, professional experience, and industry connections developed throughout the programme also provide an excellent foundation for specialist media research, entrepreneurial ventures, leadership programmes, or advanced careers within the global media and communications industry.