Certificate Higher Education Sports Media

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If you’re passionate about sport and driven by storytelling, our Certificate Higher Education Sports Media course at SGS College is your gateway into one of the most exciting and fast-moving industries in the world.

This one-year, degree-level course immerses you in the world of sports media, journalism and production. From day one, you’ll be creating professional content across a wide range of platforms, using industry-standard technologies and techniques to capture the drama, energy and emotion of sport.

What sets this course apart is its powerful industry connection. We have established working relationships with leading local professional clubs, giving you invaluable real-world experience and the opportunity to produce content for genuine audiences. Our collaborations have included projects with Bristol Bears, Bristol City, and Bristol Rovers, alongside a variety of other regional clients. You’ll also learn from experienced media professionals who have worked with organisations such as BBC Radio Bristol, Bristol Post, BBC, and Sky. Their insight ensures your learning is current, relevant and grounded in industry practice.

On successful completion of this course, you can then progress to Level 5 and then advance to the Level 6 to complete your full degree.

Your future in sports media starts here. Join SGS Collegea nd turn your love of sport into a powerful professional pathway.

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Max Baker

Lecturer in Sports Media

*This programme is subject to validation and delivery approval by the University of Gloucestershire.

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Campus:

University Centre WISE

Level:

Certificate of Higher Education

Full-time Duration:

1 year

Full-time Fee (Per Year):

£8,500

Part-time Duration:

2 year

Part-time Fee (Per Year):

£4,250

UCAS Application Code:

CHE6

UCAS Entry Tariff:

Entry Requirements

Level 3 qualifications and GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4. SGS recognises the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)

CONTACT ADMISSIONS

Awarded by the University of Gloucestershire Awarded by the University of Arts London

Course info last updated:

March 26, 2026

Full-Time

Part-Time

Delivery Format

The delivery format for your degree-level programs is primarily face-to-face and in-person sessions. However, there may be some hybrid sessions offered occasionally, mainly for flexibility purposes, such as tutorials or for larger events like visiting lecturers. Additionally, it's mentioned that all degree programs are well-supported by Virtual Learning Environments, which include Teams or Google Classroom.

Additional Cost Information

Adobe Creative Suite Access for Students All students have full access to the Adobe Creative Suite while on campus. This allows you to use applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more on university computers at no additional cost. If you wish to use Adobe Creative Suite from home or on your personal devices, a separate individual license is required, which must be purchased independently by the student. For guidance on obtaining an individual license and compatible plans, please visit Adobe’s official student pricing page. Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers | Adobe Creative Cloud Students and teachers are eligible for a big discount on Adobe Creative Cloud. Get access to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere and more. Media and Storage Requirements for Students Students enrolled in courses involving photography and video production are required to provide their own memory cards and external storage. To ensure compatibility with university equipment and professional workflows, students should budget for the following items: 1. Two SD cards of varying speeds o High-speed SD card (for professional video recording): Required for cameras such as the Sony FX3 when recording high-bitrate or high-frame-rate video (for example, 4K slow motion). This will typically be either a CFexpress Type A card or a UHS-II SDXC card (V60 or V90). § Typical cost: £100–£300, depending on capacity (commonly 256–320 GB). o Standard-speed SD card: Suitable for cameras such as the Sony A6400 for photography and standard 4K video recording. A UHS-II U3 or V60 SDXC card is recommended. § Typical cost: £50–£70. 2. MicroSD card o A microSD card (UHS-I, U3/V30) may be required for use with accessories, adapters, or smaller devices. o Typical cost: £15–£30, depending on capacity (128–256 GB). 3. External hard drive (minimum 500 GB) o Required for storing, backing up, and transferring project files. o 500 GB HDD (standard external hard drive): approximately £40–£50 o 500 GB SSD (solid-state drive): approximately £50–£100, offering faster transfer speeds and greater reliability. Estimated total cost range: · Lower end (budget-friendly setup): ~£205 · Higher end (higher-speed cards and SSD): ~£500+

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