Bachelor of Sports Media - 689AA
| Course Code: | 689AA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 5 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Discipline(s): | School of Arts and Communications |
| CRICOS Code: | 046610E |
| Selection Rank: | 68.00 |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Be there when records are broken and tell the world
Do you want to be there to tell the story when sports history is created?
With digital technology making sports media more accessible than ever before, there’s no better time than now for you to tell the stories of sporting achievement.
The Bachelor of Sports Media at the University of Canberra will arm you with a range of skills and knowledge that will form the bedrock for your career in sports media.
This course will train you to become a working professional in print, radio, television and online journalism.
Study a Bachelor of Sports Media at UC and you will:
- learn the essential skills of a professional sports journalist
- understand the moral and ethical implications of sports coverage
- gain a stronger awareness of the many delivery platforms
- experience regular and critical practice in sports reporting.
- gain a clear insight into media practice across a range of professional and amateur sports
- develop a working knowledge and appreciation of the skills that achieve excellence in sports coverage.
Work Integrated Learning
All students are encouraged to apply for numerous sports internships with our professional sports partners in NRL, Super Rugby, W-League and WNBL. Completing an internship is an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience and form strong relationships within industry before graduating.
Career opportunities
- professional and community sports organisations
- newspapers
- magazines
- radio
- television
- online
Admission Requirements
Normal UC 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.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Sports Media | B SportsMedia |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.
Professional Accreditation
None.
Graduate Employment
The degree offers improved employability and international marketability as result of an increased opportunity for students to complete advanced journalism studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| 1. Produce a range of content to sports media industry standards, which includes developing the ability to initiate story ideas as well as respond to material provided by news sources. It also includes learning how to gather material, sift and sorts its newsworthiness, verify its accuracy and choose from a range of modes of presentation. | 1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries 2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions 4. Working independently and with others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively 5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment |
| 2. Demonstrate production and presentation techniques in broadcast, print and online environments to the sports media industry standard. | As above. |
| 3. Demonstrate an ability to apply the journalistic and communication theories which underpin journalism practice in general and sports journalism practice in particular. | As above. |
| 4. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic practice and to analysis of sport. | As above. |
| 5. An understanding of the theoretical principles of communication in society. | As above. |
| 6. Understand and apply media research methods to the sports media industry. | As above. |
| 7. Understanding of the role of the media and of sport in society and the impact of sports journalism on public debate. In particular, understand the rapid changes currently occurring in the media industries, especially in sport. | As above. |
| 8. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary sports journalism, including in the processes of researching news and presenting it in various forms across various media. | As above. |
| 9. Experience in a professional sports journalism or media environment through a compulsory internship that will both reinforce skills and approaches learnt in a classroom and make explicit for students the gaps ? for good and for ill ? between what is learnt in a classroom and what is experienced in a newsroom. | As above. |
| 10. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life. | As above. |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Sports Studies (Honours) course.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
837AA Bachelor of Sports Media/Bachelor of Laws
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
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