The rapid growth in communications, High Definition, internet and mobile technologies has created a demand for graduates with broad technical skills, specifically in operational technical areas, systems design, broadcast engineering and networked media technology. This Media Technology course will enable you to learn the theory of video, audio, IT and IP practice in the broadcast and cinema industry, radio, TV and internet-delivered media. The course merges this engineering theory with production know-how and practical course work.

There are plenty of opportunities to work on programmes for Channel M which broadcasts on the Sky network across Europe. By the time you graduate, you will be familiar with broadcast and cinema methods of working and a broad range of technical skills.

In year 1 you will learn about the principles and functions of video, audio and multimedia systems. You will gain skills and knowledge in electronics and will spend time in one of our studios to understand how studios operate and how they are built.

During year 2 you will cover the basics in designing systems as well as looking at the technical characteristics of film, standard definition and High Definition Television systems. You will learn about transmission and processing and how to manipulate sound for video.

In year 3 you will complete an Honours project on a technology area of your choice and will learn about the requirements for radio and TV broadcasting at present in Britain and Europe. Examples of optional modules available are: High Definition and Digital Cinema; Streaming for Broadcasting; Advanced Editing and DVD Authoring; and Studio and Outside Broadcast Production.

Course details

Course Structure

Year 1

The Media Technology degree course offers a common first year of topics and lecture material. This establishes the foundations and core elements to the work that will be undertaken in your second and third years.

Year 2

In year 2 you can choose to stream into one of two pathways:

Media Technology - focusing on broadcast engineering, technical operations and systems design
Or
Mobile and Internet Television - focusing on broadcast engineering, telecommunications, IT in media and broadcasting and network and system design.

The Pathway choice denotes the degree title and classification:
BSc Media Technology
Or
BSc Mobile and Internet Television

Year 3

In year 3 you will complete an Honours project on a technology area of your choice and will learn about the requirements for radio and TV broadcasting at present in Britain and Europe.

Course Enquiries

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