Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Give your media dream a sporting chance
If you love sports and telling stories in equal measure, then UC’s Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) is for you. You’ll explore the media’s role in the reporting of sport and its influence on Australian society and the broader global context.
Throughout this highly practical media course you’ll learn how to research, produce and present sports stories in text, visual and audio formats for mobile, online, social, broadcast and print media. You’ll also report on ‘live’ sporting events that often captivate the nation and the world, interview elite athletes and coaches, and host your own podcast and TV panel show.
Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sports Media) at UC and you will:
evaluate the public interest and cultural importance of sports journalism
produce insightful and engaging reporting that demonstrates an understanding of the Australian and global sporting landscape
instinctively adapt sports journalism concepts and skills to diverse media and corporate environments
critically apply knowledge and judgement in the production of multimedia sports content in fast-paced environments.
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Digital Media Fundamentals (11080)
Game On: Sports Journalism Foundations (11092)
Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) (10335)
The Art and Power of Communication (11079)
Semester 2
Engaging Audiences (11082)
Producing Credible Communication (11081)
Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting (11093)
Open Elective unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Data Journalism (11088)
Two Open Elective units
Live and Exclusive: Sports Broadcasting (11094)
Semester 2
The Sports Journalist: Ethical, Lawful and Professional (11095)
Video Live (11089)
Open Elective unit
In-Depth: Feature and Specialist Writing (11087)
Year 3
Semester 1
Newsfeed (11090)
Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning (11018)
Two Open Elective units
Semester 2
Professional Evidence (Communication and Media) (11083)
Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017)
Two Open Elective units
Sports journalist (newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online)
Digital media producer
Sports communications officer
Sports marketing officer
Sports editor
Media adviser
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
