What will I learn?

Throughout the course, you will develop the skills needed to analyse media texts, plan and produce content for television and radio, and research, create, and present material in a professional studio environment. You will also have the opportunity to manage and take responsibility for live media and communications projects, such as contributing to or supporting events like the Scottish Student Journalism Awards.

Course contents: 

• Advertising 
• Public relations 
• Digital video production and editing 
• Writing for the media 
• Television planning and production 
• Podcasting 
• Photography 
• Journalism 
• Oral presentation skills 
• Film theory 
• Editing and proofreading 
• Radio production and presenting 
• Media law 
• Research skills 
• Social media 
• Graded unit projects
• Campaigns for real clients.

By the end of the course, you will have grown in confidence, professionalism and self-belief through a combination of individual and group projects. While working in the media can be demanding, it is also highly rewarding and this course is designed to prepare you for the realities of a fast-paced, creative media environment.

Hear from student Molly Sheppard.

Hear from student Erin.