Foundation Degree Radio Production

Course structure

The course is on 2 levels, with six modules on each. Most of the modules in Level 1 are based at Radio Regen in Manchester City Centre, while Level 2 is taught at MANCAT's One Central Park Campus.

Level 1
Prepares you for higher education-level study, introducing you to key topics and helping you to gain an overview of the subject.

Modules  

Radio Pre-Production
Radio Analysis
Script and Content Writing
Practical Radio Production
Personal Development and Planning
Legal and Ethical Affairs

Level 2
You will increasingly address issues that are related to employability or professional practice.

Modules 

Radio Production 2 – Documentary Making (double module)
News and Current Affairs
Self-Directed Project
Professional Practice/Work Experience

Optional modules include

Radio Drama or Commercial Radio or Community Radio

Work experience

Significant work-based learning is an integral part of the course work and through our links with companies working in the area you will gain valuable work experience.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Assessment on all courses is by a mixture of a portfolio of evidence, coursework and audio files. The precise mix is dependent on what modules you choose.

Career opportunities

The opportunities for graduates are extremely varied and include radio, journalism, podcasting, audio production and multimedia sectors. Some graduates who complete the third year top-up will go on to study for postgraduate diplomas or degrees.