Program Overview
MA Audio, Radio and Podcasting
Course Overview
The MA Audio, Radio and Podcasting is a one-year full-time program that provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of audio, radio, and podcasting. The program is designed to empower students to create high-quality audio content and excel in the industry.
Department
The program is offered by the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies (MCCS), which has been ranked 2nd in the UK for 'world-leading or internationally excellent' research (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) and 16th in the world (3rd in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings for communication and media studies.
Program Details
- Length: 1 year full-time
- Entry Requirements: First degree at 2:1 level or professional background in radio and media
- International Qualifications: Wide range of international qualifications accepted
- English Language Requirements: IELTS score of 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5
- Fees: Check postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office
- Additional Costs: Stationery, photocopying, and field trips (if applicable)
- Funding Opportunities: Postgraduate fees and scholarships available
- Scholarships: Media, Communications and Cultural Studies 20% MA fee waivers and First in Family Fee Waivers
Modules
- Media Law, Regulation and Ethics (30 credits)
- Creative Audio (60 credits)
- Radio Journalism (45 credits)
- Radio Studies: A Cultural Enquiry (15 credits)
- Asking the Right Questions (15 credits)
- Sound Storytelling and Intertextuality of Narrative (15 credits)
Assessment
- Portfolio of recorded work
- Unseen examination
- Essay
- 15-minute radio drama script
Careers
Graduates have gone on to work as broadcast journalists, creative program makers, and foreign correspondents. MA students have consistently won significant awards for their work, including the Charles Parker student radio feature awards and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) Awards.
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