Creative Broadcast and Film Production – BSc (Hons)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Technological University of the Shannon - Moylish Campus

Program Overview

The Creative Broadcast and Film Production – BSc (Hons) at TUS is an immersive, hands‑on degree that equips you with the creative, technical, and practical skills to thrive in today’s film, broadcast, and digital media industries, combining production, editing, storytelling, audio, and visual techniques. Based in the vibrant Limerick School of Art and Design, this course suits aspiring filmmakers, content creators, broadcast professionals, and storytellers who want to turn ideas into compelling media work.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: In your first year you’ll build a strong foundation in core media practices with modules such as Broadcast Production Techniques, Sound Fundamentals, and Digital Photography, helping you understand how production works from camera to edit suite. You’ll also dive into Film Studies and Screenwriting & Digital Storytelling, giving you creative context and communication skills that are vital across all film and media careers.

Year 2: Year two focuses on creative and technical advancement: from Short Screen Production and Creative Editing to Screen Lighting and Cinematography, you’ll sharpen your craft and start producing more complex work. You’ll explore Production Sound and engage in Event Planning and Management, gaining both practical expertise and professional development insight.

Year 3: In year three you’ll step into industry‑oriented practice with specialised modules like Studios & Outside Broadcast, Film, Cinematography & Post‑Production, and VFX Compositing. The latter part of the year is dedicated to a full‑semester Media Production and Technology Placement Practice, where you’ll gain invaluable real‑world experience on professional sets or media organisations.

Year 4: Your final year elevates your skills further with advanced production and post‑production modules such as Advanced Post‑Production and Advanced Audio Post‑Production, alongside a year‑long Music/Media Capstone Project that showcases your professional work. You’ll also explore specialised electives like Art Direction for Screen and Directing for Screen, preparing you for creative leadership roles after graduation.

Focus Areas

Creative media production, broadcast and cinematography techniques, storytelling and screenwriting, sound design and editing, broadcast technologies and digital content creation.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to design and produce professional broadcast and film media, master core technical tools and workflows, demonstrate creative storytelling and visual communication, and apply professional production practice in real‑world media environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

This is a Level 8 honours undergraduate degree recognised by the CAO and the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, offering industry relevant skills and work placement experience valued by media and creative employers.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

While specific QS/Guardian rankings for this programme aren’t published, TUS and the Limerick School of Art and Design have a strong regional reputation for practical creative degrees and have produced award‑winning student media projects featured in national festivals and competitions.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At TUS, the Creative Broadcast and Film Production programme is all about learning by doing. You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one, working with professional equipment, producing real media projects, and building a portfolio that demonstrates your skills. The course includes semester-long industry placements, specialist media facilities, and plenty of opportunities to collaborate in teams, so you graduate ready for the demands of the film, broadcast, and digital media industries.

Here’s how your experience will be practical, supported, and industry-oriented:

Professional Production & Post-Production Practice: Work with cameras, audio gear, and editing tools in modules designed to mirror real industry workflows.
In-House Production Unit: Contribute to media projects in a structured production environment before your placement year.
Year 3 Work Placement/Industry Practice: A full semester dedicated to working in the media industry, gaining real workplace experience and professional insight.
Specialist Studios, Labs & Edit Suites: Access studios, editing suites, sound facilities, and creative labs designed specifically for film, broadcast, and digital media production.
Collaborative Projects & Group Work: Modules like radio documentary, podcast production, and digital set design involve teamwork and creative collaboration with peers.
Capstone & Public Showcase: Create a significant final-year media project that you can present publicly at the annual LSAD Graduate Show, showcasing your work to industry and community audiences.
Guest Lecturers & Festival Engagement: Learn from visiting professionals and engage with creative media festivals and competitions, bringing current industry practice directly into your learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Creative Broadcast and Film Production degree leave TUS ready for a mix of creative and technical roles across the film, broadcast, and media industries. Typical job opportunities include positions such as camera operator, post-production editor, sound engineer or mixer, or production assistant — roles that allow you to apply your practical skills straight after graduating:

Careers & Employability Support: TUS provides dedicated careers services to help you polish your CV, build interview skills, connect with employers, and explore work opportunities tailored to media and creative graduates.
Strong Employment Outcomes: Approximately 81% of TUS honours degree graduates are employed soon after graduation, with many securing permanent contracts. Starting salaries are competitive within the creative industries.
Industry Engagement: The programme includes a full semester of media industry work placement in Year 3, giving you real workplace experience and valuable industry contacts before you finish your degree.
Accreditation & Recognition: This is an Irish Level 8 honours degree, recognised nationally and valued by employers across media, film, broadcast, and digital communications, giving your qualification long-term professional credibility.
Graduate Outcomes in Practice: Graduates have gone on to work in lighting operation, digital radio, research and production assistance, data wrangling, VFX and motion graphics, and online multimedia content creation, showing the breadth of career paths this qualification supports.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this honours degree, you can continue your studies in postgraduate programmes. Graduates are eligible to apply for Level 9 and Level 10 postgraduate degrees at TUS or other universities, opening doors to specialised master’s degrees or research pathways in media, film, animation, digital communications, or related creative fields.