The field of radio studies encompasses not only the impact of the radio on culture but also the components of communication that accompany the production of radio. Some elements that may be studied alongside radio technology include audiences, industry structure, and ethics of shows.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.