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BA (Hons)
Radio Production
(with foundation year)

UCAS code

G3B7

Year of entry

2018
2019

UCAS Tariff

Duration

4 YRS (FT)

Institution code

G53

Location

Wrexham

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Why choose this course?

Learn and work in a real production environment – this Radio Production course is developed in close collaboration with leading industry experts and professional radio producers.

The course, which focusses on exploring current and emerging technologies applicable to radio production, is different to many as students can engage in the day-to-day operation of the FM radio station and production facilities , extending student participation beyond the lecture theatre.

Students will also develop a theoretical and practical understanding across a range of skills in radio production, Journalism, Media Business, and Broadcasting and Presentation skills.

The course centres around the use of the university’s community radio station where students explore the various styles and methods for producing radio shows in an eclectic range of genres. It is designed to teach and develop skills across disciplines and covers a broad range of technologies that will help in the development of your own portfolio.

As well as the radio studio, the course is built around the practical use of the university’s Centre for the Creative Industries and its wide range of facilities. The centre is home to BBC Cymru Wales in North East Wales.

You can also choose to study this course as a three year programme (without a foundation year) BA (Hons) Radio Production UCAS code: G3B6

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KEY COURSE FEATURES

Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
Calon FM Community radio station is based in the creative industries building and offers volunteer and collaboration work. The University is one of only three higher education institutions to have such a facility on campus.
The Centre for the Creative Industries supports work across a range of creative disciplines using the latest in television production technology.
Wrexham Glyndwr’s Television Studio, which features 4K and High Definition cameras and equipment and multi camera control room.
Post-production facilities both Mac and PC based with grading and finishing suite.
Students lead live radio sessions, broadcast and streamed live, featuring a mixture of high profile as well as local bands and performers.
Our graduates have collaborated with a range of local companies including NHS Wales, Wales Rugby League, Clwyd Theatre Cymru and numerous local organisations and productions.
Past graduates have gone on to work with media companies such as the BBC, Capital Radio, Kerrang, Universal Music, QVC and Technicolor and other students have taken on freelance roles and formed their own production companies.
Previous Creative Industries events at the University have included Ffresh Student Moving Image Festival of Wales and an annual Creative Futures networking event.
The IT facilities form a core part of the course with access to the recording studio 24/7, writing studios, radio pre-production studio, and a range of suitable industry software is employed to facilitate study of radio.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Each year of the programme is designed to introduce new concepts, skills and theories and progression to the next level will leverage and develop core skills in a cumulative way.

Year 1 (Foundation Year)

Modules

Creative Media Technology
Creative Media Applications
Media, Identity, and Modern Culture
Personal Project

Year 2 (Level 4)

Modules

Radio Production
Ground Floor Journalism
Recording Technology
introduction to Media Law
Personal Professional Academic Skills
Creative Futures

Year 3 (Level 5)

Modules

Club Culture
Multimedia Journalism
Integrated media Communications
Research Methods
Broadcast Standards
The Commissioning Process

Year 4 (Level 6)

Modules

Collaborative Project
Case Study
Ethics in the Media
Location Recording
Project (option) or
Dissertation (option)

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLYING

BA (Hons) Radio Production (four years including foundation year)

UCAS code: G3B7

Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48 UCAS Tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed.

If you have studied in another European country, please check the Entry Requirements for your qualification.

International Students - BA (Hons) Radio Production (four years including foundation year)

If you are an international student please visit the countries page and select your country to see the relevant academic and English language entry requirements.

ASSESSMENT

There is a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating radio productions, essays, work based learning, portfolios, reports, and presentations.

In addition to lectures and workshops, students on this course are encouraged to explore this vital facility for their own projects to enhance and support learning and development.

All assessments are project based.

Teaching and learning

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The Careers & Zone at Wrexham Glyndŵr University is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.

This course will give you the training and expertise to work within one of the many exciting areas of the media broadcast industries. You will develop a variety of skills that will enhance your employability, including skills in:

Research -we have students who have progressed into FE and HE teaching, also taking research degrees.
Communication - students have taken careers within radio stations, galleries and audio installation.
Use of technology - this course gives a wide range of technological opportunity with skills that transfer across a range of creative areas.
Ability to collaborate - we have placed students at major festivals in Europe
Project design and management

Careers opportunities include:

Broadcasting - We have a range of successful broadcasters working for national companies in pre-production, production and post-production.
Video Production - Establishing their own or working for independent producers on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients.
Post-production - Video editing and compositing skills are developed throughout the degree and offer a strong foothold for VFX and other Post Production roles.
Photography - Image capture, both still and video is at the heart of the curriculum and students have gone on to produce a range of photographic work.
Production and Studio Management - Many opportunities exist for graduated to use their skills for project management and other client commissions.

FEES AND FUNDING

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

For 2018/19, Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees will be £9,000 per year for a full time undergraduate degree course.

The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.

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