UK TV and Radio Courses

This page contains information on Radio and TV training courses in the UK

Presenter training

London Academy of Media, Film and TV

Evening and week-long courses providing practical training for all aspects of broadcasting, television and production.
1 Lancing St, London NW1 1NA Tel: 0871 566 1631
Web: www.media-courses.com

Lambeth College

Lambeth College runs three Radio courses. Radio for Beginners (10-week evening class starting in September, January and April each year) provides an introduction to the radio industry and to producing a short programme. The NCFE Extended Diploma and Edexcel National Award (both one year, full-time) both provide more in-depth knowledge and practical skills in radio production. Some of the practical work is linked to Vox Radio, the Lambeth College student radio station.
For more details, go to www.lambethcollege.ac.uk or call 0207 501 5000.

Point Blank London - Radio Production Course

The course features practical training in production, presentation and digital editing plus expert advice on how to find work in the industry. Guest lectures are delivered by presenters from BBC Radio One, Capital Radio, Kiss FM and Choice FM. Each student will have the opportunity to broadcast live via the Point Blank Internet radio station and will leave with a CD of their work. Details at www.pointblanklondon.com

Radio course in Essex

South-East Essex College in Southend-on-Sea runs a nine-hour Weekend college course.

Course details:
The course, called 'Introduction to Radio', runs for three weeks on a Saturday morning (start time 10am). It provides an overview of the radio industry, details of how a radio station works, and some insider information on UK broadcasting. The college has its own radio studio, and you get to spend some hands-on time learning how to work the equipment, under the guidance of the course lecturer. At the end of the course, you have the opportunity to take home a recording of your time in the studio.

South East Essex College's studio
A student in South East Essex College's Radio Studio

For more details on "Introduction to Radio", see course details. To book a place, click here, or call South East Essex College in Southend-on-Sea, on 01702 220400.

Journalist training

The National Broadcasting School run 11 week courses teaching the skills needed to work in broadcast journalism.
National Broadcasting School, Innovation Centre, University of Sussex, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9SB
Telephone 0845 644 3693 Web: www.nationalbroadcastingschool.com

TV Training

Aspire run courses and training for TV presenters, at at 3 Mills Studios in London. For more details, see www.aspirepresenting.co.uk
The National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire run an "MA in Producting and Directing Entertainment Television Entertainment", starting in January each year. Full details at www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk

Other courses and training

DJ Radio school - Based in Kent, offers one-to-one presentation and production training
MediaFly - Academy and masterclass radio training courses held around the country at venues including Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol
Midi School - DJ , Music Technology, Sound Engineering and Courses in Manchester
The Music Mill - Devon-based facility that provides courses in radio presentation and recording studio operation. Also covers information likely to be of use to future presenters.
APE Media - Radio production and DJ courses in London
Travel News Presenting - Travel News Direct's training sessions are run by experienced travel news presenter Andy McColl, and can help with basic presentation skills, through to complex travel news reporting. The one-to-one training sessions are flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Voiceover courses - Sessions for those looking to make it as a voiceover and to prepare demo tapes
Radio Surgery - Presenter training in Lancashire
Creation Video - TV presenter training based in Ealing College, with former Sky News presenter Michael Watkins and Sally Gray MBE
Pukka Presenting - TV presenter training from industry professional Kathryn Wolfe
Retail Therapy TV - Presenter and media training, run monthly at a TV studio close to Heathrow Airport
Telly Faces - Want to get your face on the box? This company can help prepare a demo tape and get you started
University College Falmouth offers both TV Production and FdA Radio Production courses.
Radio Sketch Show Workshop - Performance / writing class with Chris Head, based in Clerkenwell, London

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