Master of Science [M.Sc] [Sport and Exercise Sciences] From University of Sunderland

As part of your training, you will undertake a series of practical projects, making full use of the UniversityÕs TV studios, radio studios, editing suites and other facilities. In your final year, you will pitch proposals for a major project and then develop work and present it to a commissioning panel.

Practice-based modules include ÔTV Studio OperationsÕ, ÔRadio ProductionÕ and ÔScriptwritingÕ.

The course also includes two core modules in ÔMedia StudiesÕ. You can choose additional theory-based modules from a list that includes ÔFilm StudiesÕ, ÔAsian CinemaÕ and ÔPopular Culture Special TopicÕ.

The University is a very supportive environment and you will study with a like-minded peer group. We encourage you to be creative and to develop your own approach.

Work experience

• All students studying on-campus undergraduate media courses can take up a CV-enhancing work placement, a University-led industry initiative, or a professional and business development boot camp. *By the term placement, we mean we are offering you a taste of the industry which might last anything from two days to four weeks on a part-time basis.
• In your second year, there is a compulsory work placement with a media organisation such as the BBC or one of the regionÕs production companies.

World-leading research

• Our teaching is enriched by SunderlandÕs cutting-edge research. We host the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies (CRMCS). In the latest Research Excellence Framework, Media research at Sunderland was rated as Ôworld-leadingÕ.

• If you were interested in applying to our Television and Video (Level 3 Top-Up) course, it no longer runs. This Broadcast Media Production course is very similar and you can apply to study it as a Top-Up.

Career destinations

This degree prepares you for careers in the film, TV and video and new media industries. In addition, your training in communication, teamwork and creativity will be highly relevant to roles in many different businesses and in the public sector.Recent graduates from Sunderland have gained jobs with employers such as:

• BBC

• Channel 4

• Sky TV

• MTV

• Production companies

You could also choose to continue your studies with a Masters degree at the University of Sunderland.