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Sport Media

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Cyncoed Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Sport Media degree at Cardiff Met will enable you to develop the critical understanding, and professional knowledge of the sports media, marketing and communications industry, along with giving you the opportunity to develop the essential journalism, broadcast production and digital skills needed to enter the ever expanding, fast changing sports media environment.This could include broadcast journalism positions with major broadcasters, producer roles creating content for sports brands and digital platforms or working in the media office of major sports organisations, sports events and sports governing bodies dealing with press, media and sponsors. The sports management element of the programme will allow you to learn about development and management of the structures and environments in elite sport and the governance and administration of sport at a national and international level. This component is designed to give you a grounding in how professional sport is financed and an opportunity to examine the areas where sport media, business and marketing overlap.You will gain a fundamental understanding of how the sport media industry is organised from a local, national and global perspective, from TV coverage to broadcast rights, to the structure of professional teams and tournaments. You will acquire an appreciation of the sport consumer this will include the consumer as a fan, both at the game or online, and as a participant.We aim to help establish the guiding principles of what it takes to break into, survive and thrive in the industry today. Concepts such as ethics, media law, image rights, digital storytelling and sport on social media platforms will be explored alongside your own personal and professional development, not only in a media sports context but also in a way that will enable you to take your knowledge and skills into other sectors as well. The programme will provide you with a well-defined, contemporary foundation on which you can build your career.​Excellent on-site media facilities, first class sporting facilities on campus and top class venues in Cardiff and the surrounding region combine with a network of broadcast and media industry partners to provide a comprehensive work-related and work-based learning programme. This is designed to enable you to apply the knowledge gained from the degree curriculum in real-world settings and gain valuable experience to use as a foundation for further study or future employment.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

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University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Student Recruitment & Admissions, Western Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, Wales

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Cardiff Met is home to 1,200 international students from over 130 countries.
International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and views they bring to university life.
A University of Sanctuary, Cardiff Met creates a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, supporting them to reach their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    87th out of 92 3

    15th out of 85 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    111 55%

    77th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    12th

    53

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    142 67%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    22nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    44th

    11

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