I came to academic life late. I trained and practised as a newspaper journalist, then broadcast journalism, presentation, production and management. My BA is with the Open University and I took my MA, also part-time, by distance learning. I am currently working on a PhD by publication. Other details from my staff profile: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-arts-professional-and-social-studies/liverpool-screen-school/richard-rudin