Broadcast Production

This pathway is for those interested in careers in creative broadcast programme and media making for television, radio, journalism, podcasts and other new and emerging digital media platforms. this degree aims to introduce you to the widest possible experience of modern broadcasting combined with critical thinking and excellent online skills. whether it is programme making for online or traditional broadcast, live or on location, in front or behind the camera or microphone, you will gain substantial practical skills supported by the kind of theoretical and critical skills employers tell us they want in new entrants to the creative industries.

A degree in broadcast production will give students a distinct advantage as they enter the workplace. this highly practical course will allow you to build up a portfolio of work for you to share with potential employers. an online channel will be created to showcase the best work from the department. the new skillsets students develop such as building digital content for online distribution and social media are highly sought after by employers and provide an excellent background and future proofing for work in the creative industries and broadcasting sectors. graduates in related areas of the school have gone into a diverse range of careers with a particular emphasis on the creative industries - a huge growth area for northern ireland and the uk. employment after the course this new course is designed for those interested in factual programme making for television, radio, journalism and online media content creation. many of the skills acquired are transferable across different disciplines but primarily this highly practical course will most appeal to those seeking employment in the creative industries.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: