Media and Broadcast Production BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Media & Broadcast Production degree at Queen’s University Belfast is for those interested in careers in creative media, content production and broadcast programme making for television, radio, journalism, podcasts, online, social media and other new and emerging digital media platforms. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in digital media production, research, writing, directing, shooting and editing, as well as developing their understanding of broader media culture. Students benefit from our cutting-edge digital production facilities including the Live Television Studio, Vision Mixing Suite, Sonic Lab, Radio Studio, Stage Box, Audiovisual Gallery, individual editing studios and classroom computer suite.
Students also have access to a range of 4K cameras, sound and lighting kits on loan for location work. Across the programme, practice-based learning is framed by the study of media and broadcast concepts, critical contexts, and current industrial practices. This approach encourages our students to become creative and critical practitioners with highly developed audio-visual literacy.
All of these skills enhance the employability of our graduates within the media and creative industries sector. This degree aims to introduce you to the widest possible experience of modern broadcasting and media production combined with critical thinking and excellent online skills. Whether it is programme making for online or traditional broadcast, live or on location, in front or behind the camera or microphone, you will gain substantial practical skills supported by the kind of theoretical and critical skills highly desirable to employers in the Creative Industries.
Key highlights
- Live Television Studio, Vision Mixing Suite, Radio Studio and Sonic Lab
- 4K cameras, sound and lighting kits available on loan for location work
- Hands-on training in research, writing, directing, shooting and editing
- Covers television, radio, podcasts, journalism, online and social media content
- Practice-based learning framed by media concepts and current industry practice
- Experience of live and location production, in front of and behind camera
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Television producer
- Radio producer
- Video editor
- Camera operator
- Podcast producer
- Digital content creator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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