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Sports Media

  • CertHE
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Awarded by:
University of Gloucestershire
More about SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)

Course options

2026-2027
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Course summary

Our CertHE Sports Media programme is a year-long programme designed to introduce you to the exciting world of sports media, journalism and production. You’ll spend your time working with a wide range of platforms and technologies to create professional sports media content. We have strong working links with numerous local professional clubs, with whom we have produced a variety of content for, these relationships ensure you will benefit from real-world experience within the sports media industry.

We have worked with Bristol Bears, Bristol City, Bristol Rovers and many other local clients, and you will have industry insight from staff who have worked at BBC Radio Bristol, Bristol Post, BBC, Sky and other publications and media outlets. During your studies you will have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, TV studio, live-streaming facilities and gantry.

A range of core modules will be studied alongside our BA Media Production students creating a richer learning environment by sharing practice across disciplines. You will also undertake specialist sports media modules where you will develop technical skills and knowledge for sports audio production and sports feature writing. Our delivery model is designed to support graduate success as well as progression to our FdA Sports Media degree (two-year option) or the full BA Media Production degree.

**Part-time routes are available. For more information, please email HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk

Open Days: Why not visit one of our Campuses for an Open Day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and Student Ambassadors. To register interest please go to our website: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/open-events

If you are interested in playing for one of our academies, please contact HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk to express an interest and we will put you in contact with the relevant coach.**

Modules

Level 4

Introduction to Media, Culture & Society

Fundamental Production Skills

Media Law and Ethics

Sports Feature Writing Essentials

Introduction to Sports Audio Production

Assessment method

Coursework, Practical assignments and presentations

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

Study options

  • CertHE • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
CHE6
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Campus Code:
W
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
CHE6
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Campus Code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required.
When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country and to arrange all your funding for your tuition fees and your living costs. Please follow this link for more details about your visa requirements: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

This can be achieved from a variety of qualifications including A Levels, T Levels, Diploma's, Access To HE and Scottish Highers.
GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)
GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

English language requirements

GCSE English and GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above. We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required.

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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