Sports Journalism Cert HE Course | University Academy 92 (UA92)

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STUDY LEVELS

Cert HE

UCAS CODE

P900

DURATION

1 Year

START DATE(S)

Sept / Nov / Jan / Feb / Apr / Jun

ENTRY YEAR

2023/24 / 2024/25

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

64

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Experience university-level study, equivelant to the first year of a degree. This course will prepare you for a career in various media roles within the sports industry; whether you dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, newspaper/magazine editor, content creator, copywriter or public relations officer. Studying core journalism modules with a specific focus on sports, you will develop practical skills in media production and content creation and gain an understanding of the key principles of journalism in a modern society.

Reflect on your own everyday media usage, explore how rapid changes in information and communication technologies shape other social, economic and cultural transformations and consider issues of media production, dissemination and reception.
Explore a range of different approaches to media production, working in a group to produce a magazine, podcast or documentary.
Develop your practical media skills; working individually and collectively using different digital tools (including cameras, audio equipment, editing software), and learn to display your work online in a professional context.
Explore the key principles of journalism and get to grips with the ethical standards and professional codes to which journalists must adhere.

HOW WILL YOU LEARN IT?

You will gain a solid foundation for your chosen career path, with a strong focus on providing practically applicable skills that employers within the industry need and value. With both academic and practical experience, you will be prepared to unlock your future career aspirations.

Develop practical broadcasting and production skills through the use of our specialist teaching zones (e.g. Media Lab and Podcasting booths).
Your theoretical understanding will be enhanced by opportunities to learn, develop and demonstrate a wide range of practical and applied skills and competencies.
You’ll work closely with our network of industry partners, who provide guest sessions, industry-based insight days and placements to UA92 students. Speakers include guests from the BBC, SKY, Reach and many more.
No traditional end-of-year exams. Assessments will be practical and competency-based where possible* including individual and group work in a range of formats such podcasts, reports, audio and visual projects and presentations.

DEVELOP MORE THAN SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

UA92 provides you with more than just a degree, we aim to prepare you for life. In addition to your four subject modules, you’ll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development.

Take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.
Develop transferable skills and key competencies.
Meet regularly with your own personal development coach.

HOW WILL YOU STUDY?

As a student on the one-year, Cert HE course, your academic year is split into six blocks of which you will study for four. Each study block is six weeks long, therefore your course will be delivered over a total of 24 weeks.

In each block you will study just 1 subject module, allowing you to focus your learning. You’ll study topics in depth, often working in small groups with academic experts and advanced practitioners.
We offer a straightforward AM/PM timetable. If you are a morning student your classes will be from 9am-1pm every weekday except Wednesdays. Afternoon students, classes will be from 2pm-6pm.
Digital Wednesdays are your time to catch up on independent learning, assignments, projects or play for your UA92 sports team.

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Year 1 (Level 4)
Media, Technology and Culture
Communication Techniques and Creating Content
Media Production
Introduction to Sports Journalism

Level 3 Entry Requirements (CertHEs)
UCAS Points: 64
A Levels: CC (64 equivalent)
BTEC National Extended Diploma: MPP
BTEC Diploma: MM
T Levels: P (C+)
Scottish Advanced Highers: DD
IB: 24 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects
IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5

Level 2 Entry Requirements (CertHEs)
All CertHEs, other than those listed below*: 2 GCSEs at Grade C/ 4 or above including English Language
Accepted Alternatives: Functional Skills Level 2 (English and Maths)

Aged 19+ and Returning to Education?

Some qualifications do not carry UCAS Tariff points but may still be considered. We take into account a range of qualifications and work/life experience that can demonstrate your ability to succeed on the course. Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors.

Find out about our free 2-week course that will boost your confidence and help you prepare to return to higher education.

BASED AT OUR OLD TRAFFORD CAMPUS

Old Trafford Campus

This is where our story began, back in 2019. The UA92 Campus is in the heart of Old Trafford, Manchester. Inside there’s a fully equipped Sports Performance Centre, Media Studio and Digital Academy. The tram stop is a 1 minute walk, which gets you into the heart of Manchester city-centre in under 10 minutes.