University Centre Hastings

Summary

- Innovative new course.
- Based at University Centre Hastings.
- Uses industry-standard radio production equipment in new radio studio.
- Radio industry professionals teach on the course.
- Course involves managing aspects of the University of Brighton Radio station.

Are you interested in producing radio programmes? This practical and vocational course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a range of skills for working in the radio production and broadcast sector.

You will gain a working knowledge practical experience in sound recording, audio editing, post production, live broadcasting, presenting, producing, planning, scriptwriting and research.

There will be the opportunity to gain an in-depth insight into areas such as radio drama and fiction-based production, radio features production, pre-recorded and live studio productions as well as outside broadcast coverage of live events.

Within these areas, you will gain experience in all aspects of the preproduction, production and postproduction processes, and will be able to try your hand at all the different roles before specialising in your preferred role in the final year project.

Course structure

The course is delivered through lectures, hands on workshops, seminars and industry professional master classes, and is assessed through practical and written coursework.

Areas of study

All modules contain a large element of practical, hands on experience using high-end media equipment. The course is equipped with a professional audio broadcasting suite, which houses the University of Brighton student radio station, as well as a Pro Tools audio editing suite, and portable solid-state audio recorders.

You will have the opportunity to learn from, and work with, media professionals. A number of experienced broadcast media professionals contribute to the course. They work as producers, directors, scriptwriters, directors of photography, presenters and editors in radio, film and television.

Syllabus

Radio Features Production
Radio Broadcast: industry and contexts
Media History and Analysis
Writing for Radio
Radio Drama Production
Radio Studio Production
Radio Outside Broadcast Production
Live Radio Production
Audio Visual Methodologies
Editing and Post Production
Professional Practice
Final project

Career and progression opportunities

The practical focus of this foundation degree means that you will be equipped with the skills that organisations operating within radio and audio production require. There will also be opportunites to gain work experience through our commercial production unit.

If you want to take your studies further, you may be able to progress to our one-year Broadcast Media top-up degree.

Key facts

UCAS code P312 (campus code U)

Duration

Full-time: 2 years

Part-time: 4 years

Location University Centre Hastings

Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary. University Centre Hastings welcomes applications from students aged 21 and over who may not have formal qualifications but who can demonstrate appropriate experience and potential at interview. 

UCAS tariff:
160 points, from a minimum of one 12-unit or two 6-unit qualifications. Level 3 Key Skills will count towards the tariff score. General Studies will count towards the tariff score.

International Baccalaureate:
24 points, specified subjects.

QAA-approved access course:
pass.

GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

Find out more

Telephone 08456 020607

International +44 8456 020607

Email: information@uch.ac.uk