BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering at Birmingham City University

Developed and delivered in partnership with the BBC, our BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering course combines engineering, computing and media technologies to design, build and maintain the systems that power television, radio and online media services. Through a blend of theoretical study and industry-focused practical learning, you will acquire the technical and problem-solving skills needed to work in modern broadcast and media environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment  |  Department: Engineering, Media and Journalism, Computing  |  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 covers a wide range of relevant technologies, systems and applications, including signal processing, media compression, production and distribution system architectures, broadcast and media workflows, networking and communication technologies, and the computing and electronic systems that underpin modern broadcast services. You will explore how these technologies work together across the broadcast workflow, from content capture and production through to processing, management, and distribution. Modules include Professional Placement.

Career pathways

The broad technical knowledge gained throughout the course prepares graduates for a range of roles across the broadcast and media technology sector. You will develop knowledge and skills relevant to different stages of the broadcast and media workflow, including content capture, production, processing, transmission and distribution.

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