Sports Media BA

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Sports Media BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 13,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

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    Course Summary

    The University of Chichester’s Sports Media BA degree program has been designed to give students a practical, detailed insight into the realities of the sports media industry as it stands all over the world today. In fact, you’ll take part in a student-run TV sports show, and gain skills in camera operation directing, editing, marketing and social media.

    In addition to gaining a solid background in the media and communications industries and the realities of doing business in global markets, you’ll study the history of sport in the media, come to an understanding of how sport is significant to different global cultures, explore the different ways sport and media interact and come to a nuanced understanding of sports communication’s role in today’s digital markets and business landscape.

    Better still, this degree is now delivered in the University of Chichester’s brand new, purpose built Digital and Technology Park, making sure you gain familiarity with the latest equipment and industry standard software.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time.

    Over the course of those 3 years, you’ll learn not just technical abilities but skills relating to personal development, self-reflection and a general readiness to work in today’s Sports Media and Communications industries. You’ll also take part in client-led projects in your final year.

    Over your time at Chichester, you’ll develop your skills as a researcher, as an analyst, as a communicator and as a storyteller. You’ll emulate professional practice by coving local sport regularly, which will also give you a portfolio with which you can impress potential employers.

    Some of the modules you’ll be able to explore include:

    • Factual Interview
    • Filming Performance
    • Independent Project
    • Introduction to Sports Media
    • Multi-Camera Live Events
    • New Media and Sport
    • Social Histories of Sport
    • Sport and Film
    • Sport and Television
    • Sports Broadcasting: Studio Production
    • Sports Journalism and News Culture
    • Sports Media Production: Outdoor Sport
    • Understanding Mega Sport Events

    Learning & Teaching

    This degree program emphasises employability by delivering a range of practical skills which are highly in demand by employers in the sports media industry.  You’ll gain expertise in digital, film and creative endeavours as well as learning specific sports media skills from the teaching staff at Chichester’s Institute of Sport.

    Your progress will be assessed using a range of deliverables, including reports, research, essays, various reports, video essays and both individual and group presentations.

    Career Possiblities

    This degree is designed to prepare graduates to take their place in this dynamic and competitive industry. Sports media is one of the most lucrative career pathways for students interested in advertising, sponsorship, branding and marketing in the UK today. You’ll have access to a range of apprenticeships, trainee schemes and graduate hire programmes provided by many broadcasters and other sports media organisations. Combined with Chichester’s stellar reputation among industry participants, you’ll be well prepared for your career.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BA degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned at least 104 UCAS Tariff points, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An excellent IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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