Overview

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 Communication and Media (Sports Media) from University of Canberra 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.

Career opportunities

Sports journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)

Digital media producer

Sports communications officer

Sports marketing officer

Sports editor

Media adviser

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Art and Power of Communication
Digital Media
Producing Credible Communication
Engaging Audiences

Evidence
Communication and Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Sport and Exercise Science View 149 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

CRICOS Code: 095569F

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31000 AUD / year

≈ 31000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16323 AUD / year

≈ 16323 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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