Program Overview
Radio, Broadcast & New Media
Creative Industries Futures
Overview
Learn the art of podcast and radio broadcasting, creating on air radio shows and podcasts; broadcasted live on Kane FM and across our combined social media channels.
ACM and Kane FM are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership, ushering in a new era of radio and podcast content creation at the heart of the fast-paced industry here at ACM.
With over 30 years of pioneering radio history, including being the first station to legally host RAM Records and BOOT Records, Kane FM has cemented its legacy as a powerhouse in the world of broadcasting.
From recent luminaries Helena Star to LCY, its influence spans three generations of listeners, reaching over 6 million online across 198 countries. It is with great excitement that Kane FM joins forces with the leading institution in music education, ACM.
This merger not only honors the rich history of Kane FM but also propels it into an even brighter future within the dynamic landscape of the ACM. As part of the ACM family, Kane FM will stand alongside Metropolis Studios, marking a historic milestone as the only music college to house both legendary UK recording studios and broadcast institutions under one roof.
ACM x Kane FM will provide students with unparalleled opportunities to learn in a real-world environment, creating content in Metropolis Studios that can reach audiences via the airwaves or through podcasts and radio shows.
This historic partnership promises to elevate the industry and empower aspiring radio and podcasting professionals to flourish.
Radio & Podcast Broadcasting
This hands-on course is designed to mentor, coach, and equip you with the skills to create, produce, and broadcast content across various digital media platforms, including FM radio, DAB, and podcasting. You’ll develop the expertise needed to excel in diverse roles within the creative industries, such as content creator, producer, scheduler, sales and marketing professional, live events broadcaster, or head of music.
You will work on real industry briefs and produce output for Kane FM, allowing you to build impressive skills in presentation, content creation, management, entrepreneurship, and production.
Collaborate with the next generation of creatives with bold ideas for innovative broadcasting and podcasting. You’ll be supported in running your own podcasts, radio shows, and live event streams, as well as in marketing and promoting radio stations and content from a variety of renowned content providers.
Additionally, this course offers opportunities to network with industry professionals, gaining invaluable insights into the music, broadcasting, and broader creative industries.
Course Details
Award
BA / BSc (Hons) Creative Industries Futures
Awarding Body
Middlesex University
Modes of Study
- Full time
- Accelerated
What is an accelerated degree?
In 1999 ACM pioneered the World’s first accelerated degree delivering two 45-week terms that allowed a traditional three-year degree to be delivered across two-years. Over the subsequent 20 years this model has been adopted as the gold standard delivery for two-year degrees, with the government recognising the model developed by ACM in legislation in 2017.
The accelerated model provides a quicker route to industry by condensing a three-year degree into two years through the addition of an extra third term during the Summer. This means that students study a year and a half’s worth of a degree in a one year time timeframe. This model means that students do not study more intensively during any given weeks of the course, the extra learning takes place during weeks that students would normally be on an extended Summer holiday at a traditional University.
The accelerated nature of the course does still allow for time off, with seven weeks of the year taken as holiday between terms. This system mirrors the type of holiday periods students are familiar with through their study at School and College. Due to ACM’s industry connections, partnerships and vocational project briefs, students get numerous opportunities to work whilst on programme, even gaining academic credits for their work. This means it is possible to study and build a meaningful CV during your accelerated course, with opportunities to learn and earn whilst on programme.
Study Level(s)
- Degree
Campus Delivery
- London
- Guildford
Duration
- 2 Year accelerated delivery
FHEQ Credits
- Degree 360
UCAS Institution Code
- Institution A48
Interview guide
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Fees
- View course fees
Modules
Broadcasting & Licensing
This module will look into the multiplicity of options for broadcasting, be that radio FM, DAB or the internet and the regulatory framework & licensing required to create a broadcast channel in any format. With also a keen eye on the technology of broadcasting and a visit to a real work communications tower to see a real life radio/DAB installation
Radio Broadcasting
This module will prepare you to be able to use broadcast equipment such as a broadcast mixing desk, set up broadcast mics, use recording & editing equipment, compressors, playout systems and learn how to create, plan & producer a radio show with radio features
Presenting
This module will focus on the art of presentation which starts with good planning, knowing your target audience (daytime, specialist music radio or speech), knowing how to improvise or create links between spaces, interviewing and creating news output through to creating a demo to pitch yourself to radio stations
Radio & Audio Branding
This module help you learn the art of creating both your audio and visual identity to ensure your output matches your brand and style for audience matching the needs of both a business to consumer and business to business which a radio/broadcaster must always look to achieve
Podcasting
This module will help you gain the key aspects of podcast creation and output form planning long from conversations, developing a brand/themed content, pre recorded podcast interviews vs live recording interviews, gowing your audience and setting up the camera and using recording software to help you capture all of the above.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The program is a BA/BSc (Hons) Creative Industries Futures in Radio, Broadcast & New Media. It's a collaboration between ACM and Kane FM, a radio station with over 30 years of experience and a reach of over 6 million online across 198 countries. The partnership aims to provide students with real-world experience in creating radio and podcast content. Students will create content in Metropolis Studios (a recording studio housed within ACM) that will be broadcast on Kane FM and distributed via podcasts and social media. The program aims to equip students with the skills to excel in various roles within the creative industries, including content creator, producer, scheduler, sales and marketing professional, live events broadcaster, or head of music. The program emphasizes learning in a real-world environment and networking with industry professionals. The program is offered as a 2-year accelerated degree.
Outline:
The Radio & Podcast Broadcasting course is hands-on, designed to teach students how to create, produce, and broadcast content across various digital media platforms (FM radio, DAB, and podcasting). The curriculum includes modules covering:
- Radio Broadcasting: Using broadcast equipment (mixing desk, microphones, recording/editing equipment, compressors, playout systems), planning and producing radio shows and features.
- Presenting: Planning presentations, understanding target audiences, improvisation, creating links between segments, interviewing, and creating news output; creating a demo reel for pitching to radio stations.
- Radio & Audio Branding: Creating audio and visual identities to match brand and style for both business-to-consumer and business-to-business audiences.
- Podcasting: Planning podcast content, developing a brand/theme, pre-recorded vs. live interviews, audience growth, camera setup, and using recording software.
Teaching:
The program uses a hands-on approach, with students working on real industry briefs and producing output for Kane FM. Students are mentored and coached throughout the process. The program also includes opportunities to network with industry professionals.
Careers:
The program prepares students for various roles in the creative industries, including content creator, producer, scheduler, sales and marketing professional, live events broadcaster, or head of music.
Other:
ACM pioneered the world's first accelerated degree in 1999, delivering a three-year degree in two years. This model adds a third term during the summer, condensing a year and a half's worth of learning into one year without increasing the intensity of weekly study. Students still receive seven weeks of holiday per year. ACM has industry connections and partnerships that facilitate these opportunities. The program is offered at ACM's London and Guildford campuses. The awarding body is Middlesex University. The program offers 360 FHEQ credits. The UCAS institution code is A48.
