Film, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID W4C8

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Film, TV and Stage Design with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

The world of arts and media is changing at a phenomenal rate, and there has never been a better time to explore your creativity and the ways in which you can apply it to the world around you.

The Foundation Year of this four-year programme aims to provide you with an understanding of the subject to allow you to progress on to the BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design course.

This Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for you to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, and life as a student at the University of Salford. You will then be in a strong position to progress onto your chosen degree pathway.

This is a shared Foundation Year across Art, Design and Media disciplines, and will introduce you to a collaborative environment where you can explore ideas, take creative risks and become a confident independent learner. You will be joining a thriving and creative community.

Open Days

The best way to get a taste of life at the University of Salford is to join us on campus for one of our lively and interactive Open Days! We have events taking place throughout the year, so sign up now to book your place and experience the University of Salford.

You can also find helpful FAQs and learn more about student life at Salford by exploring all of our Art and Design courses or, if you have any general questions, please contact course enquiries.

Continue reading to learn more about this BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design course.

You will:

develop your creative skills and academic confidence
familiarise yourself with student life
prepare to study on one of our degree programmes

BA (Hons) Film, TV and Stage Design

This is for you if...

You are enthusiastic and interested in art, design, film, TV, theatre and the creative industries in general

You are intrigued by the process of designing for production

You have studied art and design and have built up a portfolio of work

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This course isnât suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please visit our International Foundation Year course page.

By applying to this Foundation Year you are applying to a four-year programme - the shared Foundation Year, followed by a three-year art, design or media degree here at University of Salford. The Foundation Year is not a standalone qualification.

APPLICATION PROCESS

As part of the selection process, you may be invited to submit an online portfolio of your work. You may then be invited for an interview with our tutors. If you are called for interview we will send you further guidance well in advance.

In your personal statement (up to 4,000 characters) we would like to know more about why you are interested in the area of Film, TV and Stage Design; what inspires you in film, theatre and media; what you hope to gain from the Foundation Year.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

English and maths GCSE grade C/grade 4 or above

UCAS tariff points

64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred

T Levels

Pass: D or E in core subject.

Access to HE

Pass

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

When you graduate you will have the skills to enter a range of careers in the field of film, TV and theatre design. These include scenic design, stage management, prop making and location sourcing. In addition, the skills you acquire will be appropriate if you want to work in related areas such as retail design, exhibition design, museum design, merchandising and styling.

A taste of what you could become

A set designer

A prop maker

A merchandiser

A stylist

An exhibition co-ordinator

And more...

Career Links

This programme has been developed with industry in response to the increasing local, national and international demand for graduates in film and TV set design.

A key feature of the course is the location of the University of Salford, which offers you the opportunity to seek employment with local and national companies, to undertake periods of placements/work experience and benefit from visiting specialist lecturers and professionals. In addition the course will include visits to companies to engage and meet with professional TV and film designers.

The course is supported by the following companies and individuals: