21Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
Course Summary Our BA (Hons) Broadcast Production: TV and Radio programme will prepare you for success in the digital production industry. Led by experienced teaching staff, the course combines theory and practice-based learning to give you a thorough understanding of television, radio, podcasting and other modern digital media. You’ll work in our radio, podcast and television studios, which feature the latest digital production facilities and digital sound and video editing software, helping you develop the practical and creative skills in demand. Programme Highlights This programme will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the digital production industry. You’ll learn how to create and produce television, radio, podcasts and other modern digital media. The technology available in our radio, television and livestream studios will help you develop up-to-the-minute practical skills. Guest lectures from industry professionals and field visits will provide an insight into the vibrant digital production industry that we have in Scotland. Programme Details Combining theory with skills-based practice, this programme is tailored to meet the needs of the contemporary digital production industry and creative industries. With professional accreditation by ScreenSkills, this programme lets you use the latest digital production facilities and editing suites of UWS’s radio and television studios to hone your craft. Careers Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for national broadcasters, such as the BBC , and many Scottish TV and Radio Companies including Heart Radio, QTV and Lion Television Scotland - a really wide range of national and international media companies.
Modules
Modules Year 1: You will be introduced to the theory and practice of TV, film, podcasting and radio production, and script-writing. Year 2: You will begin to focus on your chosen specialisms, developing technical and creative skills in areas such as radio, podcasting, broadcast drama, documentary, and creative writing. Year 3: You will choose to specialise in one of two major strands: television production or radio production. You will also enhance your research skills ahead of your final year research project. Year 4: You will study genres of particular interest, focusing in particular on creative and research projects that bring together all of the skills and concepts you’ve learned throughout the course.
Assessment method
A range of teaching and learning methodologies are used within the degree. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, enquiry-based learning and student-centred learning. In the latter case, the emphasis is on independent work by students that is coordinated and guided by tutors. BPTVR students are as likely to be taught in TV and Radio studios as in lecture theatres. As students progress the level of autonomous work increases culminating in the final year project where students carry out their own individual project – linking the creative and theoretical - with supervisory guidance.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Skillset
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- P391
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Ayr Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC A Levels: BBB T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M International Baccalaureate: 28 points BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject HNC: Communication with Media; Interactive Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries (Television); Creative Industries (Radio) or any other relevant media discipline Year 3 Entry: HND: Communication; Interactive Media; Media; Commuication with Media; Media Analysis & Production; Sound Production; Radio Production; Creative Industries: Television; Creative Industries: Radio or any other relevant media discipline
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 102 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - BBBC
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) in Access to Humanities, with Higher English/Communication 4 Literature 1 (or equivalent)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - CCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
Please click the following link to find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements
https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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 .
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
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Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE