Sports Media BA (Hons)
University of Chichester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester

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**Explore all aspects of contemporary sports coverage**Our BA (Hons) Sports Media degree provides you with a complete insight into the world of sports media, as you gain the broad range of specialist skills you will need to pursue a career within the industry.**Build your skillsets across a range of specialisms**This highly practical degree combines hands-on experience, technical understanding and contextual theory to develop the high level of industry skills you need to pursue a career in ...Read more


Explore all aspects of contemporary sports coverage

Our BA (Hons) Sports Media degree provides you with a complete insight into the world of sports media, as you gain the broad range of specialist skills you will need to pursue a career within the industry.


Build your skillsets across a range of specialisms

This highly practical degree combines hands-on experience, technical understanding and contextual theory to develop the high level of industry skills you need to pursue a career in sports media.You will explore topics including sports journalism, camera operations, editing, commentary, graphics and more, and graduate ready to have an impact on the industry.


Explore topics including:

- Journalism- Camera and equipment operations- Video editing and production- Social media management- Presenting and commentary- Graphics- Audio recording and delivery- Interview skills and techniques- Directing and producing.


Understand the place of sports media

You will study the media coverage of sport, reflect on the cultural and social significance of sport, explore interdependent relationships between sport and the media, and examine sports communication in the digital landscape.


Gain practical experience of working in sports media

Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to work with local sports clubs including the university’s teams and Chichester City FC, as well as work with external clients to help find your place in the diverse sport media industry.Work by previous students has been published in local media outlets and even broadcast on the BBC and BT Sport.


Develop employable skills

As well as graduating with in-depth industry knowledge, you will have key transferable skills such as creative problem solving, project management, critical thinking and knowledge of appropriate research practices. These skills are essential within and outside media-sport related industries.


Learn from industry-experienced tutors and professional guest speakers

During the course, you will learn from industry-experienced lecturers and visiting sports journalists, professionals in television sport and radio, digital media specialists and sports marketers. Previous guest speakers include Match of the Day commentator Steve Wilson and BBC Boxing and Athletics correspondent Mike Costello.


On this course you will:

- Explore topics including sport journalism, sports photography, social media and camerawork.- Learn from industry professionals and guest speakers.- Engage in commissioned projects and work placements.- Report on local sports including University BUCS fixtures.


Partnerships

As part of the Department of Creative Industries you will benefit from our industry partnerships with companies including HyperX, DXRacer, Twitch, ARRI and AVID, and be able to access to industry standard software such as Nuke, Maya and Houdini.

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66/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
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79th
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Mia
18 Nov 24

The best part of studying here is that I have a really small class- only 8 of us so we get much more personalised teaching and a lot of support. The only downside to Chichester..Read more

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Melody
15 Nov 24

I am really enjoying my course and the opportunities it provides for me. I think the only aspect I would change is night life and feeling safe when..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - MMM Grades / Points required

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The University welcomes the Extended Project Qualification and this will be taken into account in offers (where presented by an applicant).

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,344 per year

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Students from International

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£16344 Per year

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Mia
18 Nov 24
Media & Communications BA (Hons)
The best part of studying here is that I have a really small class- only 8 of us so we get much more personalised teaching and a lot of support. The only downside to Chichester...
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Melody
15 Nov 24
Media & Communications BA (Hons)
I am really enjoying my course and the opportunities it provides for me. I think the only aspect I would change is night life and feeling safe when...
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