MSc/PgD/PgC in Sport Broadcast

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in sport broadcasting. It covers all aspects of sport broadcasting, including production, presentation, and distribution. Students will learn how to plan, produce, and present live sporting events, as well as how to distribute them across various platforms. The course also includes modules on sports journalism, media law, and ethics, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the sport broadcasting industry. With expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, this course is ideal for those looking to launch their career in sport broadcasting.

Additional Information

This course is available to study full-time or part-time. Applicants should have a good honors degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualifications. English language requirements apply.

Discover the ideal environment for launching your career in sport broadcasting at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Cardiff Metropolitan University has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality sport broadcasting courses. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated sports broadcasting studio and a radio station, provide students with the perfect environment to learn and develop their skills. Additionally, the university's location in Cardiff provides easy access to a wide range of sporting events, offering students valuable practical experience.

Our graduates now work as reporters, presenters, researchers, content creators, producers, marketing executives and social media managers with various broadcasters, brands, organisations and governing bodies. They are at Sky Sports, BBC, S4C, Whisper Films, WRU, FAW, Hockey Wales, Glamorgan Cricket, Bath Rugby, Livewire Sports, Sunset and Vine, BT Sport, DAZN, Sail GP, ATP, JD Sports and IMG. There is also the opportunity to pursue further academic study in the area of Sports Media and Sports Broadcast should any students wish to explore a PHD in a sports media-related field.

Applicants for the MSc in Sports Broadcast are expected to satisfy the following requirements:

A good honours degree (usually 2.1 or above), ideally in any Sport, Broadcast, Media or Journalism or Humanities subject

Or students with 2.1 degrees in other subjects, provided they have a passion for sports media and/or digital broadcast technology and a desire to find and tell fascinating sports stories.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.