Mode of Study

Part-time

Start Date

19th Aug 2025, 31 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

13:30 - 16:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 0

Overview

Please Note - This is a school-college partnership course for school students in S4-S6.

Studying in our industry standard studios, this course allows you to discover the core concepts of radio and podcasting production.

Whether you want to be a presenter or a producer, you will develop skills in programme development, preparing content for online and broadcast distribution, and microphone presentation skills.

Working collaboratively, you will create podcasts and programmes that showcase your skills and detail your experience.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

This course would suit imaginative, technically minded, and inventive students who are keen to expand their skills and have a genuine interest in radio or podcast production. Applicants are expected to have National 5 English. 

What you study

• Media: Radio Journalism.
• Media: Radio Interviewing.
• Media: Presenting for Radio and Television.
• Media: Making a Radio Programme.

After the course

Careers

Over the past decade, podcasts have become one of the most popular forms of audio entertainment.  Podcasts are still most widespread among young audiences, with almost 40 percent of UK listeners aged 26 to 35 listening to podcasts every week. With further qualifications and experience you could work in radio or podcasting as a Presenter, Producer or Engineer.

Continuing Study

Successful completion of the NPA enables students to progress to a host of courses within the Creative Industries faculty including Television, Journalism and Media.

Explore the Full Course Progression Pathway.