Media

Media studies at SERC enables students to explore their creativity and gain insight into the worlds of television, film, radio, journalism, and digital media. There will be plenty of opportunity to develop practical skills such as video production, or digital content creation. These courses potentially take successful students towards opportunities in broadcasting, journalism, digital media production, or public relations. It's a dynamic field where creativity meets technology, offering diverse career paths in a growing industry in Northern Ireland.

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Why study Media at SERC

Turn ideas into content across film, TV, audio, journalism and digital platforms. You’ll build practical production skills, learn how to plan and tell compelling stories, and develop confidence using industry-standard tools — preparing you for progression into further study or creative careers.

Creative Production

Learn the fundamentals of planning, shooting and producing content — from short films to branded video.

Storytelling & Scriptwriting

Develop ideas, write for different formats and build narrative skills that engage an audience.

Editing & Post-Production

Build confidence with video and audio editing, sound, colour, graphics and exporting for different platforms.

Digital & Social Media

Create content strategies, understand audiences and produce platform-ready work for web and social channels.

Progression & Careers

Progress into areas such as Film & TV, Journalism, Podcasting, Digital Marketing, Content Creation or further study — with a portfolio to support your next step.

Available Courses

Explore our diverse range of courses designed to ignite your passion and enhance your skills, offering a dynamic learning experience tailored to your interests and goals.

What our students say

Hear from recent students about their experience at SERC — teaching, support, and progression opportunities.

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Lewis Watson McCready

Pearson BTEC HNC in Film & Television Production
“I love how down to earth, helpful and professional the tutors are.”

Important Dates

Key milestones to help you plan your next steps.

Anytime

Apply Online

5 Mar

Full-Time Open Evening

4 Jun

Full-Time & Part-Time Open Evening

1 Sept

Term Starts