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If you want to create, produce and distribute professional content for television, radio and digital platforms, this programme gives you the practical skills, creative confidence and industry insight to succeed.
Designed around real-world production environments, the course blends hands-on studio work with critical understanding of media industries, audiences and storytelling, it also helps you discover and develop your creative strengths.
You will work with industry-standard cameras, sound equipment and broadcast studios, developing content across live TV, radio and podcast formats. You will collaborate in production teams, pitch ideas, manage projects and build a professional portfolio that reflects current industry practice.
The programme is closely connected to industry trends and employer needs, with teaching informed by staff who have professional broadcast and production experience. Graduates leave as both capable media-makers and as adaptable, creative professionals ready for employment or postgraduate study in a fast-changing sector.
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We live in a world shaped by audio and visual storytelling. From on-demand podcasts and streaming platforms to live broadcast and digital-first content, the demand for skilled, adaptable media professionals has never been greater.
Scotland’s creative industries continue to grow, with broadcasters, production companies and independent creators seeking graduates who can work across formats, technologies and platforms.
This programme responds directly to that need, preparing you not just for today’s media landscape, but for the future of content creation.
Studying TV, radio and podcast production at UWS is your opportunity to turn ideas into impact – telling stories, shaping conversations and creating content that reaches real audiences.
The staff at UWS are compassionate individuals whose entire ambition is to help you succeed.”
Eve, BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production at UWS
Career readiness is embedded throughout the programme. You will graduate with a strong portfolio of practical work, experience of collaborative production, and an understanding of how the media industry operates across broadcast and digital platforms.
Graduates go on to work in roles such as television researcher or director, production assistant, radio producer, podcast producer, content creator, media coordinator and digital producer.
The transferable skills developed – communication, teamwork, project management, creative problem-solving and technical literacy – are highly valued across the creative industries and beyond.
Networking opportunities, industry briefs and live projects help students build confidence and professional connections before graduation.
The course provides a strong foundation for further study, including postgraduate programmes in media, filmmaking, sound, journalism and related creative disciplines.
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This programme develops creative, technical and professional skills progressively across four years, combining theory with extensive practical production work.
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of media production, exploring basic camera operation, sound recording, editing and storytelling.
Modules focus on understanding how television, radio and podcasts are made, while building confidence in studio environments and collaborative working.
Year 2 deepens your technical skills and creative decision-making. You will work on more complex productions, explore audience engagement and begin to specialise across formats.
Greater emphasis is placed on planning, pitching and producing content to a professional standard.
In Year 3, you will take on more independent and industry-focused projects.
Live production, advanced editing and content development are central, alongside work experience and critical engagement with media industries, ethics and emerging technologies.
Your final year centres on major projects that showcase your skills and interests.
This may include a substantial production project, research-led work or industry-facing output. You will refine your professional identity and prepare for employment or postgraduate study
Teaching is delivered through a blend of practical workshops, studio-based learning, lectures, seminars and project supervision.
Assessment is predominantly coursework-based and reflects real industry practice, including portfolios, productions, pitches, reflective commentary and group projects. There are no sit-down exams on this programme.
The learning culture encourages experimentation, collaboration and professional standards, with regular feedback and additional support to enhance your creative development.
Where appropriate, students may have opportunities to study abroad through University exchange partnerships, allowing you to experience international media contexts and broaden your creative perspective.
You can add language modules in BSL, French or Spanish to your studies which can count towards your degree or as extra modules?
Go on! Broaden your horizons, extend your international perspective and enhance your CV.
In May 2024, we celebrated the creative endeavours of UWS students at our annual showcase and awards event on our beautiful Ayr campus.
The event boasted film screenings, broadcast production work, live music performances, art exhibition displays, theatre productions, songwriters’ circle and news-room journalism material. Elements of the event were also broadcast via UWS Radio.
You can view the Broadcast Production: TV & Radio digital showcase to see the types of opportunities available to our students as part of their Broadcast Production: TV & Radio BA (Hons) degree with UWS.
Join a community and dynamic culture that’s all about creativity, connection, skills development and careers.
Our cutting-edge creative industries facilities include professional cameras and sound equipment, a performance suite, three-camera TV studios, radio and podcasting studios, state-of-the-art recording studios and a dedicated cinema.
Making new friends is one of the best parts of university life and you’ll find plenty of opportunities to connect with others and enjoy an exciting social life through events, clubs and shared interests.
Proud to be The Times and The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026. UWS is a leading institution for widening participation in higher education, committed to driving social inclusion and reducing inequalities.
Two of our students recently had the chance to experience a recording of the famous Open Goal podcast. Lee Christie and Leon McNiven also had the chance to quiz hosts Andy Halliday and Paul Slane (Slaney) on some of the big issues in Scottish football. Watch a behind the scenes video of their visit or read Lee’s blog where he shares his experience of the day!
Our Undergraduate events are perfect chance to get to know more about the student experience and what it is like to study at UWS.
We host a range of events throughout the year, both on campus and online.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
All applicants will be expected to submit a strong personal statement and reference together with evidence of confident use of English and creative output. Applicants may be invited for interview and/or audition.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Exceptions to this level of IELTS scoring exist for some accredited or professionally-recognised courses (see section below for more details).
SOCIAL WORK DEGREES
For our BA (Hons) Social Work and MSc Social Work programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
For our research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf) applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to, or require professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, applicants are required to have an IELTS or Occupational English Test (OET)*.
For such courses, the IELTS score is as follows:
* Note that the Occupational English Test (OET) will now be accepted in addition to IELTS as proof of a Nurse's English Language Competence (Nursing & Midwifery Council, 2019).
For our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science programmes, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
For our Certificate of Higher Education courses, applicants are required to have an IELTS score as follows:
TOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:
* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.
West African Senior School Certificate of Education (WASSCE) including acceptance of WAEC Scratchcard*
*UWS will accept a WAEC scratchcard confirming that an applicant has achieved C6 or above as evidence of meeting English language requirement from Nigeria if the student graduated within the last 5 years. After 5 years applicants would be required to provide the WAEC Certificate.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements have the option to study one of our preparatory and pre-sessional English courses. The UWS courses available are:
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£15,500 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
£2,580 per module (20 credits)
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
£16,275 per year of study
£305 per module (20 credits)
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
£2,710 per module (20 credits)
Ready to apply? All UK & EU Undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
Apply on UCASAll UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS. You can find out more about applying for this undergraduate course on UCAS.
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
UK students
Our enquiry team is here to help: ask@uws.ac.uk
International students
Contact our dedicated international team: international@uws.ac.uk
We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.