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BSc (Hons) Broadcast Engineering

Ravensbourne University London-OIEG, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

TV and live event broadcast and streaming Formerly BSc (Hons) Digital Television Technology, this reputable and unique television broadcasting degree will allow you to master the art of technical broadcasting during live streaming and pre-recorded events, as well as gain a deep understanding of the TV industry and the principles of broadcast engineering.

General Eligibility

Students will be expected to have five GCSEs (grade C/level 4 or above) or equivalent (including English), and hold at least one of the below or equivalent UK/international qualifications. Qualifications accepted: Two A levels, grade C or above Four AS levels, grade C or above Two vocational A levels, grade C or above Level three Foundation Diploma or National Diploma Advanced Diploma, grade C or above International Baccalaureate, 24 points or above Selection criteria: Students should ideally have a background in technology, science, maths, technical drawing/ design or media. Experience in live events or theatre is also valuable. Applicants do not need to submit a portfolio of work, but they may wish to do so. This course is likely to appeal to if you are interested in STEM careers but have not thought of broadcast engineering, so you would be asked to show your interest by researching roles and coming to interview prepared with questions about how this course matches your interests.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Students learn broadcast industry fundamentals, collaborating with the TV production students. Alongside learning the fundamentals of electronics and engineering, students are have specialist maths tuition to refresh and extend their maths ability in preparation for the coming years.
2 Year 2
Students will apply the skills and techniques gained in the first year and experiment creatively on increasingly challenging projects. They will learn the art of science and colour, live event broadcasting, computing in relation to broadcasting, and event technology.
3 Year 3
In the final year, students deliver a dissertation based on an area of interest. Students may extend this or choose another topic to develop for their major engineering project, which may be a prototype for a piece of equipment, or a piece of broadcast engineering software for example. Students also study emerging technologies and standards in their final year, to prepare them for future industry developments.

Language Requirement

IELTS Academic 5.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each component: reading, writing, speaking, listening.

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