MA Media and Broadcast Production at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This intensive MA combines research methods with hands-on practice in media-based storytelling. Students learn to record and edit audio and video, and to research, script, produce and pitch factual content for radio, television and interactive online platforms. It is taught from the Sonic Arts Research Centre using industry-level cameras and editing software, with links to BBC Northern Ireland.

Faculty: Arts, English and Languages | Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 entry (late September start) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students produce a portfolio of factual outputs in radio and podcast, television, documentary, interactive and hybrid formats, and learn interviewing techniques and commissioning pitches. The programme is designed for graduates in humanities and social sciences, and prior media experience is beneficial but not essential.

Career pathways

The programme prepares graduates for roles such as broadcast journalist, radio or podcast producer, videographer, documentary filmmaker, media production or communications specialist and post-production editor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in an Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences subject; applicants below 2.2 may be considered with appropriate relevant experience. Apply by 13 August 2027 for a late September start. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate; annual inflationary increase applies Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; annual inflationary increase applies Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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