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Radio Broadcasting NPA SCQF 5 and Journalism NPA SCQF 6 (SCP)

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Part time

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

Course overview
Entry requirements
Study options

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Course overview

This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.

The media industry is experiencing significant growth with radio and TV journalism now having a wider reach than ever. This industry focussed, project-based course will provide real insight and experience of working in the Radio Broadcast and Journalism sector. Sitting within the school of Media, the course will cover:

Radio programme production
Interviewing skills
Presenting for radio and TV
Feature and news writing
Research for journalism
Website development

Completion of the course will be through realistic, industry-focussed projects in the role of a journalist, presenter, producer (including audio content production/podcast), and communication/PR.

The assessment of the course is through the participation and submission of creative projects, resulting in two NPA qualifications at SQCF L5 and L6, allowing for progression onto a range of Broadcast Media (Film and TV), and Media and Comms courses in Higher Education.

What you will learn

NPA Radio Broadcast (L5)

Media: Radio Interviewing
Media: Presenting for Radio and TV
Media: Radio Journalism
Media: Making a Radio Programme

NPA Journalism (L6)

Research and Interview Skills for Journalism
Feature Writing
News Writing for Print
Basic Website Development

How the course is assessed

Project-based course assessed through the submission of completed mixed media projects. Will involve the production of both audio and written content.

Number of days per week

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

Entry requirements

Two relevant National 5 Qualifications
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in and knowledge/experience of the media industries
and will be required to submit a completed personal statement as part of the application process.
A short written task will also be required in support of the application

Progression and Articulation Routes

HNC Digital Journalism and Media
HND Television
HND Audio Visual Production

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date	Duration
Granton Campus	Part time	28/08/23	41 Weeks

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