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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

On this advanced-level course, students learn how to source, gather and deliver professional sports content on numerous different video and audio platforms across a wide variety of sports. The course also encourages students to develop their editorial and technical skills and build relationships with external clients, whilst creating a portfolio of video, audio and academic material to showcase their abilities to potential employers.

With an increasing demand from sports audiences for innovative approaches to storytelling and high-quality production, broadcasters must constantly update their practices and utilise social media to research and promote their work. Understanding and adapting to changes within this fast-moving industry is core to the teaching on this master’s degree.

Regular ‘news days’, where students will need to respond, gather and produce stories for a same-day news and radio output, are built into the course programme to further increase students’ exposure to a realistic broadcast environment and prepare them for the deadlines and quick-thinking they’ll need to demonstrate to become a sports broadcaster.

Entry Requirements

2:2 in related degree or international equivalent, or extensive professional practice

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Student Destinations

The course curriculum is centred on students gaining essential knowledge and practical skills in sports broadcast journalism.

  • Sports journalist
  • Sports editor at TV stations, radio stations, production companies, or live TV units
  • Newspaper or magazine content production
  • Online presenter/producer
  • Freelance broadcasting
  • Public relations
  • Digital and social media communications
  • Crisis management

Module Details

Core modules

  • Sports Broadcast Production
  • History and Context of Sports Broadcasting
  • Sports Documentary-making
  • Professional Practice and Media Law (with a 12-week professional placement)
  • Final Major Project

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