Media Programme: 10 & 6 months
The UCB Kingdom Academy is a one-year course offering a unique blend of online and on-site training, designed to help unlock and release your God-given potential in:
MEDIA
MISSIONS
MANAGEMENT
What to expect?
Each Academy student is offered a placement with a UCB team of their choice, and could be involved in:
• Learning all that goes on behind the scenes at a national Christian broadcaster – everything from producing a radio show to filming life-changing stories.
• Developing devotionals that are read by hundreds of thousands of people, or creating content for social media platforms.
• Growing strong admin and organisation skills which can be used in lots of different environments.
In addition, UCB Academy students are embedded into UCB’s culture and have opportunities to attend sessions with inspirational leaders, represent UCB at national events, and gain a deeper understanding into media, mission, and the power of God’s Word to change lives. Students will also receive a qualification in leadership* (ILM).
*Subject to completion of assignment sessions and assessments.
When and Where
Live on-site at UCB with a team of others, taking part in a structured learning programme and gaining an ILM qualification.
Who?
You need to be 18 years or older to apply and also a committed Christian.
Cost
September 2026: £6,000
January 2027: £3,000
Both include tuition and on-site accommodation in Staffordshire
Apply Now
Record a video or audio clip (maximum 2 minutes), telling us about yourself and why you’d love to be part of the UCB Kingdom Academy, and send it, along with your completed application form, to us at training@UCB.CO.UK
One of the team will get back to you, and we’ll let you know if you have been selected for an interview. Or, if you’d like an informal chat first, you can email Rachel at training@UCB.CO.UK to chat through all the details.
FAQs
Below are regular questions that are often asked about the Media Programme. If there is a question that you cannot find here, get in contact with us and we'd be happy to help you. Contact Us.
What is the style of training like?
It’s ‘learning in a working environment’ – so it’s not school, it’s not college and it’s not a university.
The Media Training Programme is a combination of taught theory (by specialists from within the media industry and also from within UCB – some in-person, some on-line and some watching pre-recorded video. There are various assignments for you to complete.
Is the Media Programme part of a college or university?
The Kingdom Academy is ‘learning in a working environment’ – so it’s not school, it’s not college and it’s not a university. However, if you complete the training assignments, you will achieve two Certificates:
- The Certificate in Modern Media (accredited by TRACS through Visible Christian College, which is a University based in Memphis in America.)
- A Certificate in Leadership and Management is earned (which is accredited by the UK Institute of Leadership and Management.)
Will I have job at UCB at the end of the Media Programme?
As with most training courses, there is no job at the end. However, with the combination of taught theory and ‘learning within a working environment’, it could greatly improve your chances of employment (This may be within UCB if there is a job vacancy or some freelance work).
What are the qualifications?
Assuming you complete all the assignments, you’ll gain the Certificate in Management (accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)) and the Certificate in Modern Media (by TRACS an American accreditation body)
Is there a maximum number of students accepted onto the media programme?
10 with accommodation, but up to 15 with others living off-site .
How much is the Media Programme?
- September 2025: £6,000 for 10 months
- January 2026: £3,000 for 6 months
What does the Fee include?
This covers all tuition and a small contribution towards the onsite accommodation.
Do I need to pay the Fee in one instalment?
No, you can pay in three instalments (September, January and April)
Is there a cost reduction if I don’t stay in the accommodation?
Yes, a reduction of £1,000 for the September 2025 start. £500 for January 2026 start. (As this is only a small contribution built into the overall Fee; the key cost is for the tuition.)
Do I have to cook my own food?
Yes, we have a kitchen for you to use, with cupboards, fridge and freezer for your own food.
Am I guaranteed my preferred placement?
No, but you’ll be given the opportunity to choose three placements; and, depending how your interview goes, you’ll be offered one of these placements.
What happens if I want to pull-out part way through the course?
We hope that this won’t happen, but if, depending on the situation/reason, we’ll support you through this process. We do have Training Terms and Conditions, so we’ll need to follow this.
What’s the accommodation like?
We have a Student Accommodation Block in the grounds of our Broadcasting Centre – where, depending on the numbers of males and females, you’ll either be in there in single rooms or in the main building.
Most rooms in the main building are single rooms, but we do have a few ‘shared’ rooms where the cost is slightly reduced. But not much because the fee for accommodation is actually only a small contribution built into the overall Fee. (The key cost is for the tuition.)
Reduced by £500 for Sept 2025 and £250 for January 2026.
Will I have to share the accommodation?
We have a Student Accommodation Block in the grounds of our Broadcasting Centre – where, depending on the numbers of males and females, you’ll either be in there in single rooms or in the main building.
Most rooms in the main building are single rooms, but we do have a few ‘shared’ rooms where the cost is slightly reduced. But not much because the fee for accommodation is actually only a small contribution built into the overall Fee; the key cost is for the tuition)
Reduced by £500 for Sept 2025 and £250 for January 2026.
Do I have to pay more if I want my own room?
No, you don’t have to pay more for your own room. Most rooms are single rooms however we do have a few shared rooms where the cost is slightly reduced; but not much because the fee for accommodation is actually only a small contribution built into the overall Fee. (The key cost is for the tuition)
What is the fee for accommodation?
We actually don’t separate out the fee for the accommodation because it’s only a small contribution built into the overall Course Fee (The key cost is for the tuition.)
Where will the training take place?
At our Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.