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Sports Media
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
- Awarded by:
- University of Gloucestershire
Course summary
Our FdA Sports Media programme is designed to develop you to be industry-ready with exceptional working knowledge of the sports media industry. 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 the Telegraph, Times, BBC Radio Bristol, Bristol Post, BBC 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 video production, creating content for social media, sports feature writing and producing sports audio content. Our delivery model is designed to support graduate success as well as progression to our Level 6 Top-up BA (Hons) Media Production, ensuring you are technically skilled and professionally prepared to pursue a range of employment opportunities.
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
Sports Academies
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.
Graduate Opportunities
Commentators
Broadcaster
Social Media Account Managers
Content Creator & Developer
Filmmaker
Documentary Filmmaker
Modules
Level 4 Modules
Introduction to Media, Culture & Society
Fundamental Production Skills
Media Law and Ethics
Sports Feature Writing Essentials
Introduction to Sports Audio Production
Level 5 Modules
Working with a Client
Developing Technical Skills through Practice
The Role of Media in Culture & Society
Sports Social Content
Live Sports 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
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:
- P500
- 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
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Please submit a transcript of current modules to be considered for year 2
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
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
This can be achieved from a variety of qualifications including A 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
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 BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13750 | Year 1 |
| International | £13750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
We offer a International Bursary which will reduce the tuition fee to £10,000 each year. We also offer a EU Bursary which will bring your fees in line with Home Students. Please go to: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/finance/bursaries-scholarships for more information.
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Main Contact
Email:HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk
Phone:07766 781736
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