Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Film & Broadcasting

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Technological University Dublin

Program Overview

The BA (Honours) in Film & Broadcasting at TU Dublin gives you both the creative spark and professional skills to tell compelling stories across film, television, radio, and online media, combining practical production experience with critical understanding. It’s ideal for curious, open-minded storytellers who want hands-on experience and insight into how media shapes culture and society.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 — Foundations in Media & Production
In your first year, you’ll develop core skills with units like Critical Skills for Media, Introduction to Film Theory, Foundation in Moving Image, and Introduction to Media Theory. This year lays the groundwork for creative and technical work while introducing you to key concepts in storytelling, visual language, and media literacy.

Year 2 — Developing Creative Production Skills
Year two deepens your production expertise through Applied Film and Documentary Production, Applied Audio and Radio, Media Industry Studies, and Screenwriting. You’ll produce more ambitious work in television and online formats, crafting stories that engage audiences and reflect cultural trends.

Year 3 — Specialisation and Real-World Experience
In your third year, you’ll take on Documentary Production and Media Management, research and prepare your dissertation project, and choose electives such as Film Production, Radio Production & Broadcasting, or Media Policy. Many students also have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester, gaining fresh perspectives and global industry insight.

Year 4 — Independent Creative Leadership
Your final year focuses on professional-level work with a Dissertation in Media Arts and electives like Advanced Film Production and Advanced Podcast & Radio Production. You’ll shape your unique creative voice, complete major projects, and refine your portfolio for employers or future study.

Focus Areas

Storytelling and media production across film, television, radio, and online media; media theory and cultural context; creative writing, audio and visual production; documentary and narrative formats.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to produce professional media content, critically analyse media in cultural and social contexts, manage creative projects, collaborate across teams, and adapt production skills to evolving technologies and platforms.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is a Level 8 Honours Bachelor’s degree recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland, preparing you for a wide range of creative and media careers.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

TU Dublin is one of Ireland’s leading technological universities, known for strong industry links and practical learning that employers value. Film & Broadcasting graduates go into roles such as producers, directors, broadcast technicians, scriptwriters, and more, across film, TV, radio, and digital media.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At TU Dublin’s Film & Broadcasting programme, hands-on learning is at the core of your experience. Students work with professional production equipment and software, take on real production assignments from the start, and gain industry insight through placements and collaborative projects. You won’t just study media — you’ll create it, producing films, documentaries, radio pieces, and online content while learning from lecturers with real industry experience. The School of Media ensures that you develop the practical skills that reflect real-world film, broadcast, and digital media work.

Here’s how that hands-on learning happens in practice:

Industry-standard production tools and equipment: access high-spec cameras, audio gear, studio spaces, and software used in film, TV, and broadcasting production.
Real production projects: complete film, television, and radio assignments throughout the course, building a professional portfolio.
Work placement element: apply your skills in a real media workplace and gain valuable professional experience.
Collaborative group work: many modules involve group-based production projects, mirroring teamwork on real sets and media teams.
Software proficiency: use contemporary media production tools for editing, audio, and visual content as part of your studio and post-production learning.
Study abroad / global exposure: take the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus exchange, collaborating and learning in international media environments.
Campus facilities: study at the modern Grangegorman campus, which provides libraries, study spaces, and creative production resources to support your learning and research.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the Film & Broadcasting degree leave with creative and professional skills that open doors across the media world. You could work as a television or film producer, broadcast assistant, editor, cinematographer, or multimedia specialist, building a career in television, film, radio, or online content. Many alumni go on to work with media companies, broadcast stations, production houses, and creative agencies, supported by strong industry connections and hands-on experience gained during your degree.

Career support services: TU Dublin’s Careers Connect and Career Development Centre help you prepare CVs, get industry advice, connect with internships, and find job opportunities tailored to media and creative industries.
Strong graduate outcomes: Around 78% of undergraduate honours graduates from TU Dublin secure full-time employment within nine months of finishing their studies, reflecting the value employers place on practice-based learning.
Industry partnerships: The university works with screen and media bodies, including Screen Ireland, to align skills development with real industry needs, support work-based learning, and create pathways into professional production roles.
Accreditation value: Graduating with a Level 8 Honours Bachelor’s degree in Film & Broadcasting gives you a recognised qualification that strengthens your profile for both employment and further study.
Graduate destinations: Alumni from this programme have been employed by TV and broadcast production companies, documentary producers, radio stations, digital media agencies, and more, stepping into roles from production assistant to director, editor, or broadcast journalist.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your BA (Honours) in Film & Broadcasting, you can continue your studies through postgraduate options such as a master’s degree in media, screen, or creative arts disciplines. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue MA, MPhil, or PhD research degrees at universities and research institutes in Ireland and internationally, building deeper expertise in their chosen area of media practice or theory.