Broadcast Engineering

Ravensbourne University London

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

Broadcast Engineering BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Ravensbourne University London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. Typical A-level entry is CC.

A-Level Entry

CC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Electrical and electronic engineering