Course contact details
Admissions
Email:HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk
Phone:07766 781736
SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
Filton Avenue
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7AT
Sports Media
- Certificate of Higher Education
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 13 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
- Awarded by:
- University of Gloucestershire
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
Course Modules
Level 4
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Introduction to Media, Culture & Society
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Fundamental Production Skills
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Media Law and Ethics
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Sports Feature Writing Essentials
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Introduction to Sports Audio Production
Assessment method
Coursework, Practical assignments and Presentations
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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)
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
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. Home students are required to achieve GCSE or Functional Skills English at level 4 or a pass.
International entry requirements
International Applicants from a non English speaking will need to undertake an IELTS for UKVI Purposes to apply for a visa. You will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
You will have to pay 50% of the fee before a Confirmation of Study (CAS) is issued and if you are applying from a country that is not on the UK Government Exempt countries https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money will have to provide bank statements showing that you have held at least £10, 539 (£1,171 per month for up to 9 months) for 28 consecutive days before we can issue the CAS and The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa. For support with your application please contact HEAdmissions@sgscol.ac.uk https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9500* | |
| EU & International | £13750* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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