Broadcast Engineering

Ravensbourne University London
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Electrical and electronic engineering

A-Level Entry

CC

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

This reputable and unique television broadcasting degree will allow you to master the art of technical broadcasting during live streaming and pre-recorded events, as well as gain a deep understanding of the TV industry and the principles of broadcast engineering.

With this course providing the industry with designers, Multi Skilled Technical Operator (MSTOs), engineers, and developers for half a century, you'll be prepared for employment at a range of highly respected broadcasters and other media organisations.

You'll leave this course equipped with professional skills and knowledge gained through real-world technical and creative projects, needed to succeed in a fast-paced broadcast environment. Whether live or within other workflows, graduates are able to work under pressure and deliver to exacting technical industry standards.

Previous students have live-streamed projects with The Royal Shakespeare Company education arm along with other prestigious partners. We're also members of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter, which exposes staff and students to a range of opportunities.

Why study this course?

  • 40 years' experience: one of the most respected courses of its kind in the UK

  • Develop the right skill set and professional mindset to work in technical engineering and operations

  • Gain practical experience in studio and location operations, signal routing and fault finding through the whole audio-visual chain

  • Ideal for future broadcast engineers and TV broadcast crew.

    Career pathways

    Graduates can progress into a wide range of roles including: technical manager, vision supervisor, sound supervisor, sound or vision guarantee engineer, broadcast engineer, systems engineer, technical operator, transmission controller, network operations assistant, MCR operator, studio technician and outside broadcasting.

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  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CC
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2124 Electronics engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3112 Electrical and electronics technicians
    3113 Engineering technicians
    5242 Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Electrical and electronic engineering