Radio, Broadcast & New Media

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time (intensive) 2 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communications

About this course

This hands-on course mentors and equips you with the skills to create, produce, and broadcast content across FM radio, DAB, and podcasts. You’ll develop expertise for roles like content creator, producer, scheduler, marketer, live events broadcaster, and head of music. Real industry briefs and production for Kane FM provide practical experience in presentation, content creation, management, entrepreneurship, and production. You'll collaborate with creative peers on innovative broadcasts, run your own shows, and market content from renowned providers, while networking with industry professionals for valuable insights into music, broadcasting, and creative industries.

The course covers broadcasting across FM, DAB, and online platforms, licensing regulations, and broadcast technology, with a visit to a real communications tower. You'll learn to operate broadcast equipment, from mixing desks to recording and editing tools, and produce radio shows with features and live content. Presentation skills are developed through audience engagement, improvisation, interviews, and demo creation. The course also focuses on building an audio-visual brand identity for business-to-consumer and business-to-business goals. In podcasting, you'll master planning, branding, live and recorded interviews, audience growth, and technical setup for audio and video production, gaining all the skills needed for a successful career in modern broadcasting and content creation.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time (intensive) Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: London

Full-time (intensive) Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Guildford

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
3554 Advertising and marketing associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time (intensive)
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications