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Solent University (Southampton): Sports Broadcast Journalism (Part-Time)
| Institution | Solent University (Southampton) |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Sport and Health |
| Web | http://www.solent.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Want to bring your sports knowledge to radio, the internet or television screens? Solent’s sports broadcast journalism master’s degree is an advanced course designed to help bring you closer to a career working in video or audio production in the world of sport. Taught by industry professionals and academics, this is a challenging course where teaching is led by professional standards and industry practices.
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.
This course is for: This course is well-suited to those with a sport or journalism background who wish to move into sports broadcasting across traditional and digital platforms. The course content is ideal for students wishing to gain a deep understanding of the technical and practical aspects of broadcasting.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - 2:2 in related degree or international equivalent, or extensive professional practice - Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: - IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University. |
| Location | Main Site East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN |
Fees
| England | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - 2:2 in related degree or international equivalent, or extensive professional practice - Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: - IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening and speaking. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University. |
| Location | Main Site East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN |
Fees
| England | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 3950 GBP for Year 1 |
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