Bachelor of Sports Media

Course Code BSM20

Duration
  • Part Time
  • 6 years
  • Full Time
  • 3 years
Delivery
  • On Campus
Intakes
Campus
  • Chadstone

This course is not available for International Students

Overview

The Bachelor of Sports Media has been designed to nurture students that aspire to work in the sports media industry. The course has four streams: sport, media, journalism, and communications. Students will be equipped to work in a variety of roles with sports leagues and clubs, sports media organisations, media organisations and sports agencies.

Career Opportunities

  • Sports journalist
  • Sports content writer
  • Social media coordinator
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Digital content producer
  • Sports communications coordinator
  • Media and digital officer
  • Sport television producer
  • Video producer
  • Sports marketing officer
  • Public relations officer
  • Partnerships account manager
  • Media officer
  • Radio producer
  • Sports commentator

Pathway to further studies

  • The Bachelor of Sports Media degree can be used to apply for entry to relevant Masters or other post-graduate qualifications.

Studying the Bachelor of Sports Media at Holmesglen

This degree facilitates real world opportunities for students, ensuring they learn more and do more and are prepared for an exciting sports media career. <p>The course offers significant applied learning opportunities where students function as consultants to sporting organisations developing the skills required by industry. <p>The experienced academic staff have extensive industry experience in journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, broadcasting, business and sponsorship. The facilities used for the course include access to a television studio, radio booth and video equipment.<p>Applicants should apply directly to Holmesglen and fill out a <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/Holmesglen/media/Word-docs/BSM13_Direct_Supplementary-form_2.docx"><strong>Direct entry supplementary application form (Word - 231kb)</strong></a>.<p>At Holmesglen, we are committed to supporting our students to achieve their learning goals, so we provide small classes with hands-on experiences. With small classes, you won't be lost in the crowd. You'll soon get to know your fellow students and feel part of Holmesglen - and your teachers will know you as an individual.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, students must be at least 17 years of age.<p><strong>Admission requirements for all applicants</strong><p><strong>Supplementary Application Form</strong><br>All applicants are required to complete the Bachelor of Sports Media Supplementary Form. This form will be emailed to you. <p>Applicants are required to submit a completed Bachelor of Sports Media Business Supplementary Form at the interview if this has not been emailed prior to the interview. The Supplementary Application Form details the applicant's education history in addition to their higher education and career aspirations.<p>The supplementary form is complementary to the interview, and the ATAR score where applicable, in terms of assessing the applicant's suitability for the course.<p><strong>Interview</strong> <br>All applicants are required to have an interview with an academic staff member with the intent to learn more about the qualification and the expectations of higher education study at Holmesglen.<p>This is also an opportunity for the student to display their enthusiasm and aptitude relative to both their education and their career aspirations.<p>Face-to-face interviews are preferred although teleconference interviews can be arranged as required. Interviews are approximately 30 minutes.<p>Applicants will be contacted by Holmesglen regarding their interview appointment. <p>All applicants are required to bring their completed Supplementary Application Form if this has not been emailed prior to the interview. Applicants who have completed previous qualifications are also required to bring with them the qualification certificate and the academic transcript.<p><strong>Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)</strong><br>• ATAR - This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. <br>• You will need to fill in a supplementary application form.<br>• You will be required to attend an interview. Holmesglen will contact applicants to arrange the interview and details will be confirmed by mail or email. For further information about the interview see ‘Admission requirements for all Applicants’ . <p><strong>For applicants with:<br>- Higher Education Study<br>- Vocational Education and Training (VET) study<br>- Work and Life Experience</strong>:<p> - Your entire academic record will be considered. <br> - You will need to fill in a supplementary application form.<br> - You will be required to attend an interview. Holmesglen will contact applicants to arrange the interview and details will be confirmed by mail or email.e required to attend an interview. Holmesglen will contact applicants to arrange the interview and details will be confirmed by mail or email.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of this higher education program, you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment. This will assist with determining your suitability to the course, and identify any learning support needs.<p><strong>Advanced standing</strong><br>Students may be eligible for credit in some subjects based on previous study in a related area and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Advanced standing

You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. Read more about gaining advanced standing and credits.

Course Structure

Timetable

Timetables:<br>1st Years - full time: 3 days per week<br>2nd Years - full time: 3 days per week<br>3rd Years - full time: 2 days per week<br>Mode of study: Full-time, on-campus face-to-face delivery.<p>All new students commencing in a higher education course must attend their faculty course orientation and Holmesglen's higher education orientation.<p>Major studies<br>Sports journalism, digital sport, media production, public relations, social media, sport sponsorship, sports broadcasting, sports marketing.<p>Work placements/Internships:<br>In the third year of the degree students are required to undertake a 228 hour (six-week full-time equivalent) internship which provides experience that assists with a seamless transition into the workforce upon fulfilling the course requirements. We have some of Australia’s leading media and sports organisations as internship hosts including but not limited to the Herald Sun, Fox Footy, SEN1116, Melbourne Stars, AFL Victoria, Cricket Victoria and Basketball Victoria.<p>To receive this qualification, you must complete 23 units in total, comprising of 20 core units and 3 elective units. Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BHE101 Academic and Professional Communications 6
BSM112 Sport Public Relations 6
BSM110 Sport in Australia 6
BSM109 The Media Industry 6
BSM113 Ethics and the Media 6
BSM102 Introduction to Journalism and Research 6
BSM103 Social Media 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BSM213 Journalism Writing Practice 6
BSM203 Sports Broadcasting 6
BSM211 Media and the Law 6
BSM209 Sports Journalism 6
BSM216 Digital Media Production 6
BSM111 Sports Marketing 6
BSM210 Sport Sponsorship 6
BSM314 Advanced Digital Media Production 6
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BSM312 Video Journalism 6
BSPB306 Digital Sports Marketing 6
BSM308 Transition to Professional Practice 6
BSPB307 The Future of Sport 6
BSPB310 Sport Internship 12
Unit code Unit name Credit points
BSM309 Advanced Journalism Practice 6
BSM303 Advanced Sports Broadcasting 6
BSM315 Broadcasting Practicum 6
BSPB202 Contract and Sports Law 6
BSPB109 Diversity and Inclusion in Sport 6
BSPB205 Managing High Performance Sport 6
BSM311 Media for Sport Events 6
BSPB206 Sport Athlete Management 6
BSPB204 Sport Data and Decision Making 6
BSPB107 Sport Development and Coaching 6
BSPB303 Sport Event Tourism 6
BSPB108 Sport Financial Decision Making 6
BSPB309 Sport Leadership and Strategy 6
BSPB106 Sport Management, People and Culture 6
BSPB311 Sport Venue and Event Management 6
BSM215 Strategic Sport Communications 6

Assessment

Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.

For details on  credit points, learning outcomes, weekly contact hours, assessment, pre-requisites co-requisites, download the Bachelor of Sports Media summary (PDF - 240kb).

For details on the profile of students undertaking this course offers, download the Bachelor of Sports Media student profile (PDF- 196kb).

For details on ATAR-based offers download the 2024 ATAR-based Offers for the Bachelor of Sports Media (PDF - 139kb). 

For details of fees per unit, download the Bachelor of Sports Media - Full Fee 2025 (PDF- 116kb).

How to apply

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Recruitment

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Outcomes

Qualification and Recognition

On completion, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Sports Media, degree recognised nationally and internationally.

Industry Connections

Fees

Tuition fees GST exempt Cost
Full Fee $18,800 Per Year
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees Cost
Student Services and Amenities Fee $365 Per Year

All local higher education students are required to pay a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This fee contributes to the cost of providing student support services including counselling, welfare services, learning support and other activities provided by the student support and wellbeing teams. The SSAF is charged each semester and the amount you pay depends on whether you’re a full time or part time student. The annual maximum amount is set by the Government and will vary according to your study load. Students studying on campus and online will be charged the same SSAF based on their study load. All local higher education students are required to pay this fee at the time of enrolment. For more information, and to find out how much you will be required to pay, please visit the <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/student-services-and-amenities-fee">SSAF webpage.</a>

Higher Education Loans Program (HELP) is available to eligible students to pay for tuition and student amenities fees for this course. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/study-with-us/scholarships-and-financial-aid/higher-education-loans" title="Loans for higher education">Read more about HELP</a>. <a href="https://holmesglen.edu.au/current-students/course-resources/fees-and-payments/how-to-pay-for-your-course.html" title="How to pay for your course">Find out more about paying for your course</a>. Mandatory materials and activities fees, and additional course costs are not covered by HELP Loans.

 

All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.

Additional Course Cost

There are no additional costs associated with the course.

Tuition Assurance Requirements

Under the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Holmesglen Institute must meet tuition assurance requirements for persons, other than overseas students, who are enrolled in the higher education courses we offer in the event we cease to provide a course of study in which a student is enrolled.

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