Course Modules

This module helps you develop a range of professional, technical and procedural skills in video journalism.

This module will examine the nature of contemporary media, how it operates and how it differs from traditional journalism. You will explore online information dissemination, the technologies involved, and how they may be manipulated. You will explore the interview process

This module examines the significance of the internet and new media technologies in sports media. Key issues concerning: production; consumption; identity; political economy; co-optation; participatory culture; user-generated content; convergence; commerce; social media; and gaming. will be examined in relation to

This module explores the use of multi-camera recording techniques and the management of various events. It aims to provide you with a range of technical experiences and knowledge of events practice, while developing transferable skills in creating material to a

In this module, you will examine films and documentaries that focus on sport, an athlete or a particular sports event. You will locate films in relevant contexts and tackle a range of approaches in film studies, cultural studies and narrative

This module covers a range of aspects of sports broadcasting. You will develop appropriate industry skills in sports media production processes such as directing, camerawork, lighting, sound recording and production management. You will develop post-production skills in editing, graphics, visual

This module builds on knowledge gained in Sports Media Production One to develop your skill sets in sports media production and sportscasting.

This is a sociological module that will introduce you to some of the key classical sociology concepts that demonstrate how sport is shaped by social forces. Through a social and cultural analysis of selected themes and issues in sport, the

The module will provide the background to current business and management practice in the sport and physical activity industry. It includes the emergence of sport and leisure management as a profession. You will then be able to see how the

This module aims to introduce you to psychological theories and concepts that are relevant to effective coaching of groups. the module will also explore key issues in: the coach-athlete relationship; group dynamics and leadership; self-belief and mental toughness; motivation; and,