About the course
Radio is as popular as ever and has evolved excitingly to keep pace with digital technology. This degree opens up many opportunities for graduates in both broadcast radio and in the creation of audio content for other platforms, such as podcasts and websites.
As well as delivering a range of practical broadcasting and journalistic skills, the course gives you a grounding in media theory and history; a thorough understanding of how the medium works; and what goes into creating great content. You will graduate as a professional ready to work in broadcast media or within the wider field of audio-content creation.
You study a combination of units that, together, provide a broad range of professional knowledge and skills including Radio Skills, Reporting and Writing, Understanding Media and Preparing for the Audio Workplace. You can also specialise with optional units in your second and third years.
Throughout your study, you have access to Radio LaB, the University’s own community radio station, offering opportunities for presenting, producing or working on promotions and special events.
Why choose this course?
- It gives the practical and academic skills needed to produce creative audio and broadcast radio content
- Through Radio LaB, you can broadcast on FM across Luton and surrounding areas as well as worldwide online, building up your experience and CV
- In your final year, you work independently on a special project of your choosing
- It opens up wider work opportunities in technical and managerial broadcasting roles, providing a broad knowledge of industry practice and regulation
- It develops your range of operational skills, particularly in relation to programme planning and content development. These skills are transferable if you decide to pursue other media-related career paths
- Take the degree over four years and include a Professional Practice Year in industry where you gain experience, build your CV and make contacts for the future
Course Leader - Dr Lawrie Hallett
I've been lucky enough to work in broadcasting all my adult life. From working as a producer and presenter on stations in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, I went on to run a broadcast engineering and design company, before becoming a broadcast consultant specialising in technology and community-based broadcasting.
Why study in the School of Arts and Creative Industries?
- Professional theatre and dance studios
- Latest digital and VR technologies and performance techniques
- Taught by experienced performers and practitioners
- Industry links and Media Masterclasses
- Media arts centre equipped with industry standard facilities
- Specially equipped Art and Design building
Units
- Introduction To Podcasting (MED059-1) Compulsory
- Radio 101 History & Practice (MED046-1) Compulsory
- Radio Skills (MED030-1) Compulsory
- Reporting And Writing (MED011-1) Compulsory
- Preparing For The Audio Workplace (MED057-2) Compulsory
- Radio Structures & Regulation (MED058-2) Compulsory
- Radio, Audio And Podcasting (MED021-2) Compulsory
- Digital Production Skills (MED074-2) Optional
- Law, Regulation & Public Administration (MED077-2) Optional
- Dissertation Special Project - Cnc (MED079-3) Compulsory
- Practical Special Project - Cnc (MED078-3) Compulsory
- Radio 24/7 (MED013-3) Compulsory
- Contemporary Practices And Debates In The Media (MED023-3) Optional
- Radio & Audio Documentaries (MED060-3) Optional
- Routes To Market (MED080-3) Optional
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