Television and Radio Production at Hopwood Hall College 1994-2014

MEDIA PRODUCTION at Hopwood Hall College.
Creative, vocational and industry-relevant teaching and training.

Situated within the School of Arts and Performing Arts (APA) at the Rochdale campus the Media department boasts new (2010), purpose-built accomodation.

Trained and placed in 'real-world' situations, students have access to the latest television and radio production and post-production equipment which are used to create professional media products.

We offer a 2 year BTEC course in television and radio production to school-leavers and mature students.

Throughout the 2 years you will:

Eperience extensive practical hands-on learning
Make television and radio programmes
Get involved in real-world projects that develop employable skills
Have access to modern equipment and facilities
Take an operational role in running our internet radio station
Work with knowledgeable and passionate teaching staff
Learn important theoretical knowledge of the media
Develop a range of social and communication skills

We wish to recruit students with:

A keen interest in Media (Television, Radio or Film)
Preparedness for study and active learning
An enthusiastic approach to study
A desire to approach professional standards of
behaviour and practice
Ability to learn independently when required


On completion of the course you will be able to progress to university and develop a career path in directing, camera, sound, editing, presenting and other associated disciplines.

Motivated and high achieving students could seek employment on completion of course.