Foundation Year School of Digital Arts (SODA)
A route into BA courses in Animation, Filmmaking, Future Media Production, Games Art, Games Design, Music and Sound Design, Photography or Web and User Experience Design
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Course information
Features and benefits
Prepare for an undergraduate degree
We'll help you to develop the study skills and academic knowledge you’ll need to start Year 1 of your chosen undergraduate course with confidence.
Focus on your interests
The course has content that is tailored so that it’s appropriate to your chosen degree.
Join an inspiring community
You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding.
Become part of SODA
Our school is a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Digital Storytelling
Digital Visuals and Sound
Collaboration in the Creative Industries
Individual Portfolio Development
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
Foundation Year School of Digital Arts (SODA) is part of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
72-80 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
5.5 with no element below 5.5
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
72-80 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
Institution code:
- M40
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
Confirmation of regulator
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