Master in Sport Broadcast

The tuition fee is 20,239 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 1, 2027.

The Master in Sport Broadcast at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a 2-year program for students who want to become sports broadcast journalists. It's a Master's degree that helps students develop practical skills in live event production, broadcast news journalism, and multi-platform digital storytelling.

Students learn about traditional sports broadcast journalism and how to apply it in the digital age. They develop skills in self-shooting, editing, audio production, and creating digital content. The program also covers media law, ethics, and how to operate within the modern sport broadcasting landscape. A significant work placement module gives students hands-on experience in the field.

Graduates can pursue careers as sports broadcast journalists, presenters, reporters, producers, or directors. They can work with major broadcasters like BBC, ITV, or Sky Sports, or with production companies, sports organizations, or governing bodies. Alumni have gone on to work in full-time positions with top sports media companies, including Sky Sports, BBC Sport, and the Premier League.

Cardiff Metropolitan University, located in the vibrant Welsh capital of Cardiff, offers a modern, applied approach to higher education with around 11,000 students and a thriving international community. Established in its current form in 2011, the university builds on longer academic traditions to deliver industry-focused teaching across a broad range of disciplines. Its compact campus and strong local links make it easy for students to access city amenities, professional networks and cultural life in one of the UK’s liveliest student cities.

The university’s curriculum emphasizes practical learning, employability and enterprise, with opportunities for placements, industry projects and professional accreditation embedded into many programs. Cardiff Met is known for strong support services, up-to-date facilities, and a commitment to student career outcomes, helping graduates move quickly into jobs or further study. International students benefit from dedicated support for visas, language development and integration into academic and social life.

Student life in Cardiff offers a friendly, affordable setting with sports, arts and volunteer opportunities that complement academic study. The university’s size supports close faculty-student relationships while providing access to a wide program portfolio and specialist centers. For students seeking a professionally oriented education in a dynamic UK capital, Cardiff Metropolitan combines hands-on learning with a supportive campus community and clear routes to career readiness.