This is a degree that will prepare you for working in the fast-paced environment of sports TV and radio. The course is very hands-on and practical in its nature and aims to make you a more confident multi-skilled practitioner. Even before you graduate, you will have experience of working on live sports O.B.s (outside broadcasts), in a live radio station and in our multi-camera TV studio to create your own sports content.
You will study with experienced practitioners from sports TV and radio industry in a modern, hi-tech environment that will enable you to turn your ideas into actual programmes. The curriculum will challenge you to create and innovate in field of sports TV and radio production, and requires you to collaborate with other students to solve production problems.
You will develop an awareness of current television and radio business and commissioning models through units such as 'Television Programme Content and Creation', which will help you with your own production planning and decision-making. You will also develop your research, writing and journalism skills in units such as ‘Reporting and Writing’ and 'Practical Sports Journalism'.
The final ‘Special Project’ units will offer the opportunity to bring together the various skills developed during the course to create a piece of sports programming. You alternatively have the option of writing a research-based dissertation for your 'Special Project', which will help underline your learning achievements and act as a bridge into further study.
This course is subject to approval. Entry requirements will be confirmed once the course is validated.
Sports TV Production is an attractive and unique proposition for UK and overseas students wanting to pursue a career in sports television production.
It is estimated that the sports industry in the UK is worth £20.3bn and generates almost half-a-million jobs.
This course could lead to a career as a sports journalist, news journalist, web content manager or public relations officer.
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2020/21 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs.
See www.gov.uk/student-finance
The University of Bedfordshire offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to help you finance your studies.
See www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2020/21 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees.
See www.gov.uk/student-finance
The University of Bedfordshire offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to help you finance your studies.
See www.beds.ac.uk/scholarships
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 is £12,350 per year. A prompt payment discount is available if you pay the full Year 1 fee before or at registration. There are also special scholarships available.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.
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There's a large central lecture theatre as well as a range of study rooms & breakout spaces on the upper floors.
The University guarantees accommodation to all new students. Fitzroy Court and Wenlock Court, the two main halls of residence, are located on campus so getting to lectures, shopping in town and participating in events and activities is easy.
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Application for this undergraduate course is direct to the University of Bedfordshire.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
Application for this undergraduate course is direct to the University of Bedfordshire.
Please contact admission@beds.ac.uk for further details.
International students applying for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country
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