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Radio degrees abroad
Radio is a sub-discipline of media studies and broadcasting. It’s a subject that prepares students with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise that they’ll need to achieve success in the radio industry.
As a radio student, you’ll study several genres of radio content and develop skills in producing, editing, reporting, interviewing, and copywriting. You’ll also examine how radio has been used as a vehicle for communication and expression throughout various historical and cultural contexts.
Radio has been transformed in recent decades thanks to the digital revolution and globalization. You can now listen to local radio from almost anywhere in the world, download international podcasts, and stream audio using only wifi. By studying abroad, you’ll see how radio is produced and consumed through a global lens, giving you a more detailed understanding of the subject.


Radio program structure
You can study radio at various undergraduate and graduate levels. An associate degree typically requires two years of study and will introduce you to the fundamentals of radio.
A bachelor’s degree takes at least three years to complete, but many universities will offer you the opportunity to spend an additional placement year with a media company during your studies. A BA will equip you for most entry-level positions in the radio industry.
If you’re interested in gaining postgraduate qualifications, you could pursue a master’s degree over one or two years, followed by a PhD which takes about five years to complete.
Although radio is a stand-alone subject, it can be read alongside other related programs as part of a joint-honors course. Popular subject pairings include broadcasting, television, film, and media studies.
Teaching on radio degrees is both theoretical and practical. You’ll have lectures, seminars, and tutorials where you’ll discuss key concepts, research, and theories, but you’ll also have hands-on workshops in industry-standard studios. Some universities regularly welcome radio professionals to deliver guest talks about careers in the field.
You’ll be assessed through a combination of exams, essays, submissions of audio work, as well as your production of live radio programs.
The exact content and structure of your radio program will depend on your university, the country you choose to study in, and the elective modules you select. However, core topics that you’ll find on most courses around the world include:
- Radio production and editing skills
- The history of radio
- Announcing and interviewing practices
- Writing for radio
- Podcasting
- Voice coaching
- Media law
- Radio advertising
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Radio study abroad programs
Radio undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in radio
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Digital Communications and Mass Media: Radio, TV and Digital Broadcasting Media - BA University of Nicosia, Cyprus
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,701 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,300 EUR
- Start date
- September, February, June
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Media Studies: Radio and Television Production - BS Mercy College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,920 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,920 USD
- Start date
- September, January
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Radio / Television - BA University of Central Florida, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,478 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Radio and Audio Media - BCS Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,817 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,263 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Radio/TV/Film - BA Rowan University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,970 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,970 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Associate in radio
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Radio/TV Broadcasting - AASc Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Diploma in radio
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Broadcasting - Radio - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,859 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,532 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Broadcasting - Radio, Television, Film & Digital Media - OCADip Centennial College, Canada
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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12,859 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD
- Start date
- September
Certificate in radio
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Radio Broadcasting - Cert Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
Radio graduate programs
Master's in radio
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Radio Documentary - MA University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,949 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,000 GBP
- Start date
- September
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Future radio careers
Thanks to your degree, you’ll be prepared to excel in many roles in the radio and media industry. Your knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm will help you to pursue any of the following careers:
- Radio presenter
- Radio producer
- Radio technician
- Media researcher
- Radio writer
- Radio advertising manager
- Media buyer
- Broadcast journalist
Radio and media is a popular career choice amongst graduates, so competition for employment can be high. Joining your university’s media society, contributing to the student-led radio station, and taking on work experience at local stations will help you to gather hands-on industry experience and boost your employability.
