Program Overview
The Foundation - Creative Media Production at Henley College Coventry is a Preparation Course programme in Communications & Media over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Foundation - Creative Media Production programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Henley on Thames, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Foundation - Creative Media Production programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Before You Start
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Course Content
You will be encouraged to experiment, develop your imagination and express thoughts and ideas through visual and aural media.
Highly practical in its nature, this course combines the areas of film and video editing, print production, scriptwriting and storyboarding. You will learn how to create and manipulate images, create TV adverts, a radio drama, music videos, short films as well as a variety of other productions. You will have the opportunity to work in our new state-of-the-art film and TV studio and will become a member of the newly established VIBE production company, showcasing a wide range of media work produced by our students at our annual ‘Oscars’ night.
Prior knowledge and experience is not required but an interest in film production and IT is essential. This course is very demanding in terms of the coursework required. Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are vitally important to be successful.
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
This course is an accepted qualification for entry into university, with students having secured places on degree courses in areas including film and documentary making, sports media and journalism, 3D animation, art and photography at universities such as Bournemouth, Winchester and Portsmouth.
Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into related employment.
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 50 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
There are no entry requirements just a positive attitude.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Henley College Coventry
Henley College Coventry
Coventry, England
Henley College was a further education college in the city of Coventry, England. Established in 1964, it was one of three further education colleges within the city boundaries, alongside City...
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
