UK Broadcasting Schools
- A variety of courses in TV and radio broadcasting can be found throughout the UK.microphone image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com
The United Kingdom offers an array of schools and courses in the field of TV and radio broadcasting. Many graduates of these programs have gone on to achieve success in their chosen field throughout the UK and around the world. - One of the most renowned media schools in Britain, the National Film and Television School has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment that rival many professional studios. The school is staffed with some of the UK's most accomplished film and television makers. Their Bridges to the Industry program partners with many production companies to help graduates in their careers. Although NFTS is technically a postgraduate school, they will review and consider applicants without a degree who have an impressive portfolio. The school is located in the town of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, just northwest of London.
National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield Studios, Station Rd.
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9 1LG
United Kingdom
011-01494-671-234
nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk‎ - Located in London, Point Blank Music College offers training in production and presentation in the radio industry as well as experience in digital editing. Advice and emphasis are also given on how to find and maintain a career in the industry. BBC One Radio and Kiss FM are among many stations who present guest lectures at the school.
Point Blank Music College
23 Penn St.
London N1 5DL
United Kingdom
011-020-7729-4884
pointblanklondon.com - Part of the University of Sussex, the National Broadcasting School has one of the premier radio training programs in the UK. Courses are taught over 11 weeks and are often done in live radio stations to give students practical training. There are also weekend courses designed to give students a brief taste of what a career in radio entails; these can also be taken as refresher courses. The National Broadcasting School is located in Brighton.
The National Broadcasting School
Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9SB
United Kingdom
011-0845-463-0037
nationalbroadcastingschool.com - Located in Southend-on-Sea, South Essex College offers an Introduction to Radio course. This is a three-week course that is given on Saturdays and offers a basic overview of the radio industry in the UK. The college has its own radio station, which enables students to gain hands-on experience under the guidance of the course supervisor. No experience is necessary; this course is generally designed for those wanting to learn more about the industry before deciding to commit to a career.
South Essex College
Luker Rd.
Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS1 1ND
United Kingdom
011-0845-52-12345
southessex.ac.uk - This school offers a wide variety of training in all aspects of media, including TV and radio broadcasting, film production, voice training, TV presenting, acting, photography, make-up, and digital editing. Teachers are often well-known TV reporters or legendary Hollywood film leaders. Some of their clients include Reuters, Discovery Network Europe, and Warner Brothers, among many others.
London Academy of Media, Film and TV
1 Lancing St.
London NW1 1NA
United Kingdom
011-0870-626-5100
media-courses.com - Specifically focused on training students to become TV presenters, the TV Presenter Training Academy is the UK's leading TV presenter training facility. Many graduates have gone on to careers with the BBC, ITV, and Sky as well as many other stations around the world. The Academy also provides training for established media professionals as well as offering specific one-on-one training. The school is located in Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, west of London.
The TV Training Academy,
Dalton House, Newtown Rd.
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HG
United Kingdom
011-0800-046-3447
tv-training.co.uk