- Introduction to Audio Production (CULT07008) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Television Production (BROA07021) - 20 Credits
- Media Production: Multiplatform Storytelling (BROA07022) - 20 Credits
- Writing for Screen and Radio (CULT07011) - 20 Credits
- Media Industries and Audiences (CULT07009) - 20 Credits
- Digital Skills for Creative Media (COMP07068) - 20 Credits
Undergraduate
School of Business and Creative Industries
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production
A premier, professionally accredited honours degree carrying the ScreenSkills Select quality mark, combining hands-on television, radio, and multiplatform podcast studio engineering with real-world industry placements.
Ayr September
Duration
4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production programme provides the technical mastery, creative confidence, and industry-vetted portfolio needed to excel within modern global screen and broadcast infrastructures.
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This highly practical undergraduate degree structures progressive engineering and storytelling frameworks, equipping students to create, distribute, and pitch professional content for major media platforms.
Programme structure
Course Modules
This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.
- Live Radio Production & Broadcast (BROA08011) - 20 Credits
- Factual & Documentary Television Production (BROA08012) - 20 Credits
- Podcast Design and Creation (BROA08013) - 20 Credits
- Media Law, Ethics and Public Regulation (LAWS08019) - 20 Credits
- Creative Team Production Dynamics (CULT08014) - 20 Credits
- Scriptwriting and Narrative Structure (CULT08015) - 20 Credits
- Advanced Television Studio Craft (BROA09022) - 20 Credits
- Professional Media Placement (BROA09023) - 20 Credits (Compulsory)
- Advanced Podcasting & Audio Documentary (BROA09024) - 20 Credits
- Research Methods for Creative Media (CULT09033) - 20 Credits
- Syllabus Elective: Global Creative Industries - 20 Credits
- Syllabus Elective: Screen Studies & Culture - 20 Credits
- Honours Creative Production Project / Thesis (BROA10007) - 40 Credits
- Multi-camera Livestreaming Production (BROA10014) - 20 Credits
- Professional Portfolio & Industry Pitching (CULT10022) - 20 Credits
- Contemporary Issues in Digital Media (CULT10023) - 20 Credits
- Independent Critical Study Portfolio (CULT10024) - 20 Credits
Placement Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Step directly into senior, executive production loops globally
Graduate Outcomes
100%Student satisfaction rating recorded for academic support quality on this programme (National Student Survey).
Graduates possess real-world studio fluency and industry connections that accelerate entry into premier creative markets. Alumni capture high-remuneration placements across international television se…
What our students say
Key placement benefits
- Multi-camera Television Studio Engineering
- Professional Podcast Architecture & Audio Capture
- Live Broadcast & Multiplatform Streaming Coordination
- Project Management, Treatments & Pitching
Placement providers
- National & International Broadcasters (e.g., BBC, STV)
- Independent Media Companies & Niche Content Hubs
- Corporate Creative Agencies & Digital Enterprise Giants
- Global Academic & Cultural Showcases
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£16,275 per year of study
£2,710 per 20-credit syllabus module block
Flexible standard tuition fee instalment schedules are configurable through student portals.
Additional Enhanced International Undergraduate Scholarships can be utilized to reduce gross costs.
*Gross tuition matrices undergo comprehensive annual evaluation. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate benchmarks.
English language
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated case-by-case by our international team.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Accreditations
Formally carrying the UK Screen Quality Mark
Our industry-aligned structure ensures assessments strictly duplicate studio environments, utilizing authentic production schedules, pitch sessions, and professional portfolio juries.
ScreenSkills Select Scotland
ScreenSkills Select Industry Endorsement Framework
Signals to global employers that the course structure delivers the exact technical and artistic skills needed for screen industry pipelines.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to satisfy general UWS undergraduate admission criteria. High school credentials, international baccalaureates, and all non-EU country-specific academic qualification profiles are thoroughly evaluated on an individual basis. All candidates must submit a strong personal statement and reference showcasing confident creative output.
Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.
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