BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production at Birmingham City University

Developed and delivered in partnership with the BBC, our BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production prepares you for a career in television, radio and digital media production. Our industry-focused, practice-led course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to bring creative ideas to life, understand platforms and audiences, technically execute your ideas and understand how to work to professional media practices.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media  |  Department: Media and Journalism  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course focusses on studio and location production, live broadcasting/streaming and the integration of audio and video. You'll plan, produce and deliver content for television, radio, podcasting and on-demand platforms, from initial concept to final delivery, you'll develop an understanding of the complete production process, and the course will allow you to build a professional portfolio that reflects industry practice. Modules include Television Production, Audio and Radio Production, Creator Lab, Media Industries, Television Studio Production, Radio and Podcast Production, Digital Content Creation, Commissioning and Making.

Career pathways

We have a fantastic track record for graduate employment thanks to our outstanding facilities and our reputation for producing work-ready, highly skilled graduates. Students go on to work in media roles in television, radio and in corporate companies such as the BBC, Sky, Global and Bauer Media, as well as freelancing or setting up their own businesses.

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