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Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) (ARB104.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
362430 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
095569F | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Give your media dream a sporting chance
If you love sports and telling stories in equal measure, then UC’s Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) is for you. You’ll explore the media’s role in the reporting of sport and its influence on Australian society and the broader global context.
Throughout this highly practical media course you’ll learn how to research, produce and present sports stories in text, visual and audio formats for mobile, online, social, broadcast and print media. You’ll also report on ‘live’ sporting events that often captivate the nation and the world, interview elite athletes and coaches, and host your own podcast and TV panel show.
Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) at UC and you will:
- evaluate the public interest and cultural importance of sports journalism
- produce insightful and engaging reporting that demonstrates an understanding of the Australian and global sporting landscape
- instinctively adapt sports journalism concepts and skills to diverse media and corporate environments
- critically apply knowledge and judgement in the production of multimedia sports content in fast-paced environments.
Work Integrated Learning
Exclusive Work Integrated Learning opportunities exist thanks to the course’s distinctive location in Canberra and relationships with professional sporting clubs and organisations. You’ll undertake a compulsory six-month internship as both a digital media producer for a sporting organisation, and as a sports journalist in a media newsroom. Previous internship hosts have included the Canberra Times, Canberra Raiders, ACT Brumbies, Capital Football, Basketball ACT, Fox Sports, Cricket ACT and AFL Canberra.
You’ll graduate career-ready with an exceptional portfolio of published work, including news stories, videos, podcasts, photography and even your own website. Past sports media graduates have found employment with companies including FIFA, Swimming Australia, ABC Grandstand, ABC TV news, Cricket Australia, Sky Sports, Cycling Australia, Fairfax Media and Netball Australia, among many others.
Career opportunities
- Sports journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)
- Digital media producer
- Sports communications officer
- Sports marketing officer
- Sports editor
- Media adviser
Course-specific information
We offer a range of short and longer term international study and internship opportunities which count as credit towards your degree.
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
University Of Canberra College
Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) (ARB104) | 72 credit points
Note:
- 1. From 2022 11017 Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning and 11018 Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning are no longer offered.
- 2. Students in the Sports Media Specialisation must complete unit 11575, students in Journalism specialisation must complete unit 11830 and then can choose for their final Professional Practice unit.
- 3. All other students must select two units from 11829, 11830, 11832 and 11833. Please email FAD.student@canberra.edu.au and request a personalised course plan if you are not sure.
Note:
- From S2 2023 unit 11092 Game On: Sports Journalism Foundations has been replaced with 11932 Game On: Sports Media Foundations.
Note:
- From S2 2023 unit 11094 Live and Exclusive: Sports Broadcasting has been replaced with 11933 Sports Broadcasting.
Note:
- From S2 2023 unit 11095 The Sports Journalist: Ethical, Lawful and Professional has been replaced with 11934 Sports Media and Society.
Open Electives - 24 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Year 3
Year 1
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Open Elective units
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective unit
Semester 2
Open Elective unit
Winter Term
Two Open Elective units
Year 3
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Produce insightful and engaging reporting that demonstrates an understanding of the Australian and global sporting landscape. | 2. UC graduates are global citizens: 2.1 Think globally about issues in their profession; 2.2 Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.3 Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; 2.4 Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; 2.5 Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and 2.6 Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. 3. UC graduates are lifelong learners: 3.1 Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.2 Be self-aware; 3.3 Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and 3.4 Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Reflexively adapt sports journalism concepts and skills to diverse media and corporate environments. | 1. UC graduates are professional: 1.1 Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.2 Communicate effectively; 1.3 Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; 1.4 Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; 1.5 Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and 1.6 Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. 2. UC graduates are global citizens: 2.1 Think globally about issues in their profession; 2.2 Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.3 Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; 2.4 Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; 2.5 Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and 2.6 Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
| Critically apply knowledge and judgment in the production of multi-media sports content in fast-paced environments. | 1. UC graduates are professional: 1.1 Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; 1.2 Communicate effectively; 1.3 Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; 1.4 Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; 1.5 Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and 1.6 Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. 3. UC graduates are lifelong learners: 3.1 Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; 3.2 Be self-aware; 3.3 Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and 3.4 Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Evaluate the public interest and cultural importance of sports journalism. | 2. UC graduates are global citizens: 2.1 Think globally about issues in their profession; 2.2 Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; 2.3 Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; 2.4 Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; 2.5 Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and 2.6 Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) | BComm&Media (SportsMedia) |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students: | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students: | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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