Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Sports Media (689AA)
Award: Bachelor of Sports Media
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Health
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 365203
CRICOS Code: 046610E
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Ms Sandy Daley (Ph: +61 2 6201 5432)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Ms Sandy Daley (Ph: +61 2 6201 5432)
Introduction
The emphasis on Sports Studies combined with training to a professional standard in both print and broadcast journalism offers students a unique opportunity to obtain work as a sport journalist or media practitioner. The degree offers improved employability and international marketability as result of an increased opportunity for students to complete advanced journalism studies.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applies to this course.
Course Requirements
72 credit points comprising :
(a) Required: (60 credit points)
MJ0142 Major in Journalism (Restricted) (18 credit points)
Students in the Bachelor of Sports Media will not do 6981 Investigative Journalism
MJ0114 Major in Sports Media (Restricted) (18 credit points)
MN0063 Minor in Journalism (Restricted) (12 credit points)
Required units (18 credit points) as follows:
8121 Introduction to Media Production
8132 Influence, Belief and Argument
8120 Editing Sound and Image
7098 Law of Communications
8133 Media Industries and Audiences
7003 Communication and Media Research
Sports Media Internship (6 credit points) consisting of:
8395 Sports Media Internship (part A)
8396 Sports Media Internship (part B)
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 5565 Introduction to Journalism | 5572 Reporting |
| 8121 Introduction to Media Production | 8120 Editing Sound and Image |
| 8132 Influence, Belief and Argument | 7098 Law of Communications |
| 7978 The Australian Sports System | 7983 Contemporary Issues in Sport |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 6971 Broadcast Journalism 1 | 6973 Broadcast Journalism 2 |
| 6972 Print Journalism 1 | 6974 Print Journalism 2 |
| 7142 Sports Journalism 1 | 7003 Communication and Media Research |
| 8133 Media Industries and Audiences | 7977 Business, Politics and Sport |
| YEAR 3 | |
| 8462 Advanced Broadcast Journalism 1 | 8464 Advanced Broadcast Journalism 2 |
| 8463 Online News 1 | 8465 Online News 2 |
| 7143 Sports Journalism 2 | 7984 Sport as Entertainment |
| 8395 Sports Media Internship (part A) | 8396 Sports Media Internship (part B) |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.Admission Requirements
Normal requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Assumed Knowledge
ACT: History major.
NSW: Modern or Ancient History.
Students completing Year 12 would be best prepared by emphasising courses in English composition and literature, history, art, media, psychology, public speaking and social sciences, including economics and graphics. Students need a keen interest in local, regional, national and international news and current affairs.