Task 4 - Researching different routes into the media industry

One of the most popular ways to get into TV involves a lot of hard work. Usually you need to have a degree before you start, although it does not necessarily need to be in something relevant such as Media Studies.

If you can prove that you have the qualifications, small studios and companies may take you on as a ‘runner.’
In schools they offer media courses to get you started and teach you the basics of what you need to know in media in years 10 and 11 and if you like doing media you can get into college and university courses in later years.

There are many courses at college and university you can study in order to get into and get recognised in the media industry. Here are some of the courses you could choose from if you went to The Birmingham School of Media.

Some of the Undergraduate Courses

• BA (Hons) Media and Communication
• BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Journalism)
• BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Music Industries)
• BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Radio Production)
• BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Television)
• BA (Hons) Media and Communication (Web and New Media)

Some of the Postgraduate Courses

• MA Event and Exhibition Management
• MA Television & Interactive Content
• MA International Broadcast Journalism
• MA Freelance Photography
• MA Freelancing and Journalism Enterprise
• MA International Journalism
• MA Global Media Production