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Sports Media at University of Chichester - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Chichester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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.

Modules

Year One In your first year, you will gain a strong foundation in the world of sports media as you explore key areas including television, journalism and news culture and camera operation. Year Two Your second year allows you to specialise in areas that interest you, with options in media production, journalism and multi-camera events and operations. Year Three In your final year you will engage in a range of independent and group projects and work on client-led sports media productions and commissions. These projects will prepare you for your future career by improving your self-promotion skills, providing networking opportunities and supporting your portfolio to help you showcase talent to prospective employers.

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including: -Essays -Project work -Presentations -Seminar discussions

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PC36
Institution code:
C58
Campus name:
Bognor Regis Campus, University of Chichester
Campus code:
R

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6No component less than 5.5
PTE Academic5050-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)79At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing

Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency

https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £16344 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sports Media at University of Chichester - UCAS