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Broadcast Media Technologies

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Do you dream about working in radio, TV or online for a major broadcaster like the BBC? Develop the skills you’ll need to get there.

Learn to produce content for all platforms including TV, radio and the web.

As part of this course you’ll:

  • Develop your understanding of new technological developments and approaches in the creation of broadcast video and audio content

  • Become an expert producer with the confidence to work across all platforms

  • Develop TV and radio ideas and formats

  • Take on production roles and work in teams on live broadcasts

  • Produce podcasts, and shoot and edit video

  • Create and work with motion graphics materials

  • Exhibit your final projects to the general public and industry professionals at our Creative Technology Showcase

Find out more

You’ll learn to anticipate and respond to current local and global changes in broadcasting needs. As you develop production content in a broadcasting and radio studio, you’ll also have access to facilities for live edits of your material. We’ll give you the skills to use graphics and visual construction to communicate material for branding and audiences.

Opportunities will arise to work in our in-house media training facility on collaborative projects.

Why study Broadcast Media Technologies at Leeds Beckett University...

  • 91.7% of BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

  • 100% of students on BSc (Hons) Broadcast Media Technologies were positive about the way teaching staff explain things**

  • Work in teams on live broadcasts, shoot and edit video and create and work with motion graphics materials

  • Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year of paid employment in industry to build your skills and experience

  • Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north, with 3000 students spread across over 40 courses

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

**National Student Survey 2023

Modules

<strong> Year 1 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Camera & Audio Production Technologies
  • Broadcast Graphics
  • Academic & Broadcast Research Skills
  • Television Production
  • Podcasting

<strong> Year 2 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Broadcast Post-Production
  • Broadcast Animation
  • Broadcast Writing
  • Documentary Production
  • Broadcast Live

<strong> Year 3 Core Modules: </strong>

  • Business & Enterprise in Media
  • Production Project
  • Outside Broadcast
    In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
HP63
Institution code:
L27
Campus name:
City CampusC
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 1 other media studies course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

BBC Most common
  1. AAB
  2. Highest grades
  3. CDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

97% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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