Sports Communications and Digital Media (MA) Postgraduate Programme By University of Gloucestershire |TopUniversities
Tuitionfee

14,700 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

With sports media rapidly evolving and the growth of digital technology providing career opportunities outside of traditional journalism, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and contacts to prosper in sports media. You will learn how to produce top-quality media content and develop sophisticated strategic communications plans for sports brands. The course will cover reputation management of players, clubs and brands, crisis communications, and player endorsements, preparing you for both in-house and agency roles. You will be taught by staff with experience in managing communication departments of sports clubs and overseeing agency-run media campaigns. Graduates from the Media School have gone on to work for Premier League football clubs, Premiership rugby teams, the Football Association, public relations consultancies and sports communications agencies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

With sports media rapidly evolving and the growth of digital technology providing career opportunities outside of traditional journalism, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and contacts to prosper in sports media. You will learn how to produce top-quality media content and develop sophisticated strategic communications plans for sports brands. The course will cover reputation management of players, clubs and brands, crisis communications, and player endorsements, preparing you for both in-house and agency roles. You will be taught by staff with experience in managing communication departments of sports clubs and overseeing agency-run media campaigns. Graduates from the Media School have gone on to work for Premier League football clubs, Premiership rugby teams, the Football Association, public relations consultancies and sports communications agencies.

Admission Requirements

88+
6+

Entry requirements

  • At least a 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • We will consider a comparable professional or postgraduate qualification
  • Applicants without a bachelors degree but with significant industry experience in areas including, but not limited to, journalism, marketing, and teaching are encouraged to apply
  • EU and international students need a minimum IELTS 6.5 overall, 6.0 minimum in each component

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,500 GBP
International
14,700 GBP

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