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Southampton, Solent University: Sports Broadcast Journalism
| Institution | Southampton, Solent University |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Creative Industries |
| Web | http://www.solent.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Bring your sports knowledge to radio, the internet or television screens for an exciting career in sports journalism.
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. 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 | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 17780 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 17780 GBP for Whole course |
| 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. 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 | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 9125 GBP for Whole course |
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