Broadcast Journalism

Note: For more information on the course please contact the programe leader, Ewan Crawford at ewan.crawford@uws.ac.uk  Applications for entry in 2009 can be made at any time. Interviews are normally held in March and then again in May. For an application form, please contact the university on 0141 848 3000 or you can download a form from the university site – www.uws.ac.uk   

This full-time programme, which runs from September to June, is designed to train graduates from a range of disciplines for employment in the broadcast industry.

For 2009/10 we have secured funding for nine students – ie nine of the students we take on will pay no fees.

Practical’ and ‘vocational’ best describe the broadcast journalism course.

The primary focus of the curriculum is newsday preparation and presentation.  On newsdays, students replicate the work of professional broadcast journalists by taking on the roles of reporter/presenter, editor and online content provider.

Other core elements include feature preparation and presentation; introduction to television reporting, law for broadcast journalists and public affairs. Students can also take shorthand as an option.

Without acceptable vocal skills a career as a broadcaster would be impossible, therefore students will undertake regular intensive voice training.

A well-established work placement scheme is in operation. In addition industry visits are organised both to the BBC and commercial broadcasters. The course also benefits from regular visits by guest lecturers from current employers.

The programme team update the course regularly to mirror changes in industry. At present all modules are being updated.

Studio space and equipment:

In preparation for the exacting demands of broadcasting, it is vitally important that students operate within a realistic studio environment and the University offers such facilities – a dedicated, fully-equipped-to-industry-standard, two studio sound suite and auxiliary equipment.  Video and radio digital editing packages are used and Canon film cameras.

We have also secured funding to build a brand new television studio and work on this should beging soon and be ready sometime after Christmas.