BA Media and Broadcast Production at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This degree prepares students for careers in creative media, content production and broadcast programme making for television, radio, journalism, podcasts and online platforms. Students gain skills in digital media production, research, writing, directing, shooting and editing, alongside an understanding of media culture. Teaching uses a live television studio, radio studio, vision mixing suite, the Sonic Lab and editing suites, and the programme is an Avid Authorised Learning Partner for Media Composer and Pro Tools.

What you will study

Practice-based learning is framed by media and broadcast concepts and industry practice. Stage 1 core modules include Editing for Screen, Broadcast Analysis 1, Broadcast Production Skills, Broadcast Storytelling and Sound Recording and Production 1. A work placement module is offered at Level 3, and a placement is optional.

Career pathways

Graduates work as producers, researchers, journalists, technicians, presenters and post-production editors in organisations including BBC Northern Ireland, BBC England, BBC Scotland, ITV, Yellow Moon, Red Wolf Films, Alley Cats and Stellify Media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB (no specific subject requirements). A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted, with a Distinction* equated to A and a Distinction to B. BTEC Extended Diploma: D*DD. IB Diploma: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3. Access Course: average of 70%. Graduates: minimum 2:2 Honours degree. All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants are normally not asked to attend interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year. International and EU Other rate for 2027/28 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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