BSc (Hons)
Television
Production
& Technology

• The Centre for the Creative Industries supports work across a range of creative disciplines using the latest in television production technology.
• 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 Glyndwr.tv live sessions, streamed live and featuring a mixture of high profile as well as local bands and performers.
• 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.
• 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, 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 course delivery, introducing a range of Non Linear Editing software such as Final Cut, Premiere and AVID as well as colour correction, compositing and 3D packages. These IT facilities are also open access and are available to students in order to develop their skills.

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 (Level 4)

Modules

• Single Camera Production
• Multi-Camera Production
• Audio Visual Science
• Lighting and Colour
• Creative Futures
• Media Technology

Year 2 (Level 5)

Modules

• Visual Effects
• Studio Design
• Audio for Film and Television
• Research Methods
• Broadcast Standards
• Advanced Studio (TV)

Year 3 (Level 6)

Modules

• Collaborative Project
• Audio Post-Production
• Modern Media Delivery
• Emerging Technology
• 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.

BSc (Hons) Television Production and Technology

UCAS Code: HW66

The academic requirements for the course are 112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent. 

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

Part-time applicants should apply using this form.

International Students - BSC (Hons) Television Production and Technology

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.

There is a range of assessment methods used for this course including creating music 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.

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 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.

You do not have to pay your tuition fees upfront.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2019/20 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000.

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. 

You can see the full programme specification here.