That means identifying and exploring funding opportunities, mastering the mechanics of the international co-production market from editorial and business perspectives; understanding the editorial "consensus" for successful international production; gaining a thorough grasp of multi media rights issues and developing the skills to negotiate with broadcasters around the world - from an editorial and financial point of view.

All this in a professional environment working with creative programme makers, supportive personal mentors and experienced teaching staff.

The course is ideally suited to; members of independent production companies in the UK and abroad who want to learn how to compete in the international marketplace; legal , financial and production managers working outside television who would welcome an opportunity to blend their existing skills with new found knowledge and attributes arising from the course- in the world of television.

It is also suitable for recent graduates from media and related courses wishing to enhance their all-round production, editorial and business skills prior to seeking employment in the television industry.

Extra and related information

Our print and broadcast courses are accredited by the The Broadcast Journalism Training Council and the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Our MA Magazine Journalism is accredited by the Periodicals Training Council.