About the course: Stream 1 modules
Module 1: Ecology of Television
An introduction to the structure of the UK television industry, its key players and how they interact.
Module 2: Business Models
Explore the business models that underpin the sector, including how different players generate revenue, manage costs and create value. This includes a deep dive into TV advertising.
Module 3: Policy & Regulation
Understand how regulation and public policy shape the UK TV sector.
Module 4: UK PSBs
Examine the UK’s public service broadcasters, their history and purpose, and their distinctive roles.
Module 5: UK Indie Sector
Explore the UK’s independent production sector, why it has become a global success and how it operates within the wider industry.
Module 6: Audience Insights
Discover how audience insight informs programme development, commissioning and commercial strategy across advertising and subscription services.
Module 7: Sport on TV
Understand the powerful role sport plays in shaping audiences, business models and competition across the television industry.
Module 8: International Overview
Explore the defining features of television markets around the world and the economic, cultural and regulatory factors that shape them.
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