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Overview
This course builds on the skills you developed in the HNC. The focus is still on programme-making, but goes beyond radio and develops a more sophisticated skillset – technical, production and creative. This course is an excellent opportunity for you to study and train for a career in radio production, with excellent career opportunities and progression routes.
The course is delivered by highly qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience within the radio industry and have well-established industry contacts.
After successful completion of the course, you'll be awarded an HND Creative Industries: Radio.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Minimum entry requirements
- HNC Creative Industries: Radio, including A or B in graded unit one.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Advanced Radio Presentation.
- Radio Station Management.
- Branding and Imaging.
- Radio News.
- Radio Magazine Programmes.
- Podcasting.
- Ethics and Compliance.
After the course
There are opportunities in radio for those with a variety of up to date skills, broadcasting knowledge and experience.
Continuing Study
On completing this course students may apply for the second or third year of the BA (Hons) Broadcast Production course at the University of the West of Scotland.