15Jun
UndergraduateRavensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Master the art of technical broadcasting during live streaming and pre-recorded events, and gain a deep understanding of the TV industry and the principles of broadcast engineering. This forward-thinking course teaches a range of traditional and emerging technologies such as satellite streaming, multi-platform streaming and cloud computing, so that you leave us industry ready. You'll leave this course with first-class engineering skills gained through real-world technical and creative projects. Previous students have live streamed projects with The Royal Shakespeare Company Education arm along with other prestigious partners. We're also members of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Student Chapter, which exposes staff and students to a range of opportunities. No other broadcasting educator at undergraduate level gives you a comparative level of creative and technical freedom to work with emerging technologies in collaboration with industry practitioners. Set within an academic framework, students develop the right skillset and professional mindset needed to succeed in the field of broadcast engineering. This course gives students practical experience in technology and engineering for broadcast through project-based learning. Collaboration is a key component of this course and students work closely with the TV Production course on large-scale projects, both live and in the studio. The course is taught through a mix of practice and theory-based learning that includes lectures, workshops, seminars, projects and self-directed study and is led by industry experts who are often working in production and broadcast. Key study topics:
- Audio
- Video
- Broadcasting
- Data networks
- Computing
- Infrastructure and systems
- Outside broadcasting
Modules
Year 1: Students will learn the fundamentals of television practice, be introduced to mathematical theory behind technology and engineering, and the fundamentals behind electronic communication and the digital television. 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. Year 3: In the final level, a major engineering project forms the core of student's studies. Students also focus on emerging technologies and standards, and deliver a final year dissertation.
Assessment method
Assessment is a very important part of the course and the learning journey as students progress towards becoming a technologist or an engineer. The benefit of assessments on this course will enable them to practise and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P312
- Institution code:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
T Level - Pass (D or E)
At Ravensbourne we take a transparent approach to admissions, as we want you to know exactly what you need to achieve in your exams to guarantee a place on the course. This doesn't mean our standards are lower, in fact the average UCAS tariff of our students is higher than some other universities in London, so you'll be joining a diverse community of creatives. We still think exams are important and look forward to hearing about your successes in the summer, but we place more importance on the work you will share with us as part of our interview and/or portfolio process.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Please see our website for advice on how to prepare your portfolio and sketchbook or showreel : - https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/your-interview-and-portfolio/
Interview
You will be invited to a friendly online interview which you must pass in order to successfully gain entry to this programme.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 |
| PTE Academic | 42 | PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component. |
Please view our website for full English Language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements
https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/international-students/how-apply/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16500 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
*All fees shown are correct for 2021/22 academic year and are subject to change.
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW