Sport Media (Hons) Cardiff Metropolitan University

Overview

The Sport Media (Hons) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University aims to help establish the guiding principles of what it takes to break into, survive and thrive in the industry today.

Quick Facts:

• The sports management element of the programme will allow you to learn about development and management of the structures and environments in elite sport and the governance and administration of sport at a national and international level. This component is designed to give you a grounding in how professional sport is financed and an opportunity to examine the areas where sport media, business and marketing overlap.
• You will gain a fundamental understanding of how the sport media industry is organised from a local, national and global perspective, from TV coverage to broadcast rights, to the structure of professional teams and tournaments. You will acquire an appreciation of the sport consumer; this will include the consumer as a fan, both at the game or online, and as a participant.
• Concepts such as ethics, media law, image rights, digital storytelling and sport on social media platforms will be explored alongside your own personal and professional development, not only in a media sports context but also in a way that will enable you to take your knowledge and skills into other sectors as well. The Sport Media (Hons) degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University programme will provide you with a well-defined, contemporary foundation on which you can build your career.

• The Cardiff Met EDGE supports you to thrive in the modern world. Throughout your degree you will experience a range of opportunities to develop your Ethical, Digital, Global and Entrepreneurial competencies through problem-based learning, real-world industry case studies, integrated work experiences on campus and opportunities for work-based learning placements off campus. We will ensure that you get a range of opportunities to develop transferable skills such as communication, team work and leadership.

• During your time with us you will get the opportunity to undertake technical qualifications in a range of industry relevant areas including video editing, social media & health and safety. 
• These opportunities will ensure that you have the appropriate qualifications and experience to apply for one of the many work placement opportunities on offer both on and off campus. We will also support you to seek opportunities to work or study abroad. Work placements can give you a critical EDGE in gaining professional employment on graduation. Students who have graduated from the Sport Media programme will be expected to go on to work in careers both within and beyond the Sport Media, Marketing, Communications, Digital Media and Broadcast Industry.