Program Overview

Television and Radio Production

Overview

The BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the television and radio production industry. The course focuses on the development of practical skills in television and radio production, as well as the theoretical understanding of the media industry.

Course Details

Attendance

• Full-time
• Three-year course

Next Enrolment

• September 2025

Apply

• Application process

Introduction

The Television and Radio Production course is designed for students who have a passion for producing audio and video content for communicating with an audience. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in television and radio production, as well as the theoretical understanding of the media industry.

Award-winning Students

Our students' work is regularly recognized by the Royal Television Society, both in nominations and winners.

Industry Partnerships

Students on the BA (Hons) Television and Radio Production course can benefit from the University of Salford's education partnership with Blackmagic Design. Blackmagic are one of the world's leading manufacturers of creative video technology.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with each year building on the skills and knowledge developed in the previous year.

Year One

• Media Texts and Contexts
• Content Creation
• Content Delivery
• Video Production
• Radio Production

Year Two

• Professional Practice (core module)
• Optional practice-based modules:
  • Camera and Lighting
  • Radio and Podcasting Features
  • TV Studio
  • Creative Audio
  • Production Management
  • Radio Drama
  • Radio Studio
  • Television Genres
  • TV Docs and Features
  • TV Drama Production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Editing
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Technical Operations and Design for TV Studio

Year Three

• Final Major Project
• Dissertation
• Optional practice-based modules:
  • Advanced Camera and Lighting
  • Advanced Editing
  • Advanced Podcast and Radio Features
  • Docs Without Rules
  • TV Studio Unleashed
  • Advanced Scriptwriting
  • Drama Unlimited
  • Radio Studio and Beyond
  • Radio Entrepreneurs
  • Audio Storytelling
  • 21st Century Factual TV – Dissertation Only
  • Long form Editing for Broadcast
• Optional theory-based modules:
  • Sonic Cultures
  • British TV Fictions– Dissertation Only
  • Transmedia Storyworlds

Assessment

There are no exams on this course, but students will be expected to create their own individual television or radio productions, as well as collaborating with others on team projects.

Employment and Stats

Achieving a television and radio production degree at Salford will mean you're well-equipped with the tools you need to pursue a professional career in whichever sector interests you most. Combining media production skills with industry engagement, our recent graduates have secured roles as diverse as producer, director, presenter, reporter, and editor, working for reputable organizations like the BBC and ITV.

Requirements

Applicant Profile

To gain a place on this radio and television degree, you'll have to submit a personal statement and meet our entry requirements when you apply.

Standard Entry Requirements

• GCSE English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent)
• Maths at grade C/level 4 or above is desirable
• UCAS tariff points: 104-112 points, including relevant media subjects
• A level: 104-112 points, including relevant media subjects
• Not including General Studies
• T level: Merit
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• Access to HE: Pass Level 3 QAA approved Access Diploma with 104-112 points, to include relevant subject
• Scottish Highers: 104-112 including relevant subject
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 to include relevant subject, and attained through 4 higher grades
• International Baccalaureate: 30-31 points in a relevant subject
• European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma with 73-78% overall

Alternative Entry Requirements

• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

Tuition Fees

• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• Full-time international: £17,650 per year (2025/26)
• Full-time home: £9,535 per year (2026/27)
• Full-time international: £18,120 per year (2026/27)

Additional Costs

• Books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits

Scholarships for International Students

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Explore our international scholarships.