This immersive course puts you pitch-side for a future in media, with sport at the centre of everything you do. You’ll be part of a working sports media agency, developing a full set of creative, digital and social media skills you can take into a wide range of careers.
In your first year, you’ll build a broad portfolio and get hands-on with the tools of the trade. Then in year two, you’ll sharpen those skills through meaningful live briefs – working in a real, fast-paced sports agency environment. From capturing match day photography and creating behind-the-scenes video content, to live-streaming, producing match day programmes, and supporting the media needs of teams across the city, this is about learning by doing.
What you’ll learn
Course Breakdown
As a Sports Media Production student you’ll learn a range of media production skills for sports through project based learning – from journalistic writing and podcasting, to live broadcast, videography, photography and social media content creation. By the time you leave this course you’ll feel confident to step into any media role, especially those in the sports industry.
The £150 Studio Fee is a one-off payment that covers both years of the course and covers extra costs that help to enrich the student programme, such as software licenses, online services, maintenance and use of equipment and to fund or subsidise additional trips and opportunities. In addition, it also includes an external hard drive, hard drive case, personal SD card for storage of captured film and photography, a Boomsatsuma ‘crew’ t-shirt, and full Adobe Creative Cloud license.
Year 1
Podcast/Radio
Take on the challenge of creating a new sporting podcast series that reacts to current events
Photography
Photographing Bristol City women training at Robin’s HPC
Vlog Production
Produce versatile, informative and shareable content quickly whilst maintaining high quality production values
Journalistic Writing
Learn how to communicate the story behind the headlines to disseminate information whilst remaining compelling to the reader
Post Production Editing
Use post production software and techniques to edit photographs and video for a range of digital platforms and live client briefs
Long and Short Form Documentary
Work on bringing sporting stories to life from a societal standpoint. Create documentaries that show the power of sport whether it be volunteering, plater impact or an organisation using sport to do good
Year 2
Passion Project
Plan and pitch a long-form self-directed creative sporting project
Live Broadcast
Plan and capture a live sporting fixture and cover all aspects of the live streaming experience from tech to commentating.
Social Media Content
Develop content strategies in collaboration with live clients to enhance and strengthen their social media presence
Videography
Plan, shoot and edit video content through capturing events, advertisements, promotional material, documentaries and player profiles
Community Action Project
Work in collaboration with local sporting organisations and charities to create short form films, photography and articles.
Student Work
See the bold, original projects our students are creating! From day one, they bring fresh ideas to life across film, photography, game design and digital media. From concept to final cut, experience the talent and creativity at the heart of Boomsatsuma.
Hear from the people living it – what it is like, how it feels and why it matters
“I’m very grateful for all the industry experience I gained from being at Boom as this allowed me to learn new skills whilst on the job. This has also helped me get to where I am now; working for Manchester City FC and the new Co-op Live Arena.”
“I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the things I have without the support of the creative force that is Boomsatsuma.”
What Makes Us Different
Why Study Sports Media Production at Boomsatsuma?
Industry Connections
Collaborate with Bristol City, Weston Super Mare AFC, BCFM and Bristol MET Basketball
Build Your Brand
Develop your personal brand through real-world exposure
Real-World Projects
Use industry-standard software to bring your ideas to life
Where Are We?
Leadworks
One Millennium Square, Bristol, BS1 5DB
Where can this course take you?
A Sports Media Production course can take you into a range of exciting careers, from sports journalism, broadcasting and videography to content creation and digital media roles within clubs, agencies or broadcasters. Beyond technical skills, you’ll gain transferable skills like storytelling, teamwork, project management and communication that are highly valued across the wider media and creative industries.
How is this course connected to industry?
This course puts you right at the heart of the action. You’ll work pitch-side with Bristol City Women’s FC on regular photo and video shoots, produce a weekly live radio show on BCFM with a 30,000-strong audience, and create content that gets published on major sports platforms. You’ll also build professional experience through links with organisations including Bristol City Academy, Bristol Rovers Community Trust, Robins Foundation, Weston-super-Mare AFC, Bristol Met Basketball Academy, Inner City Football Academy, and a range of grassroots sports clubs across multiple disciplines.
From match reports and interviews to hands-on internships and mock interview days, every part of the course is designed to give you real experience, build your network, and prepare you for a future in the sports media industry.
Don’t miss this opportunity – come and see for yourself
Our Open Days are a fantastic chance to meet your tutors, your fellow students and see exactly what life will be like at Boomsatsuma
All courses provide you with a Level 3 Extended Diploma worth up to 168 points. When you’ve completed the course, you’ll be awarded an overall grade of Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass.
There are no exams for these courses. Instead you’ll be continually assessed through coursework.
You’ll need to be on track for at least five GCSE grades 4-9, two of which must be Maths and English. Alternatively you could be working towards a BTEC Level 2 Diploma and on track for a Merit or Distinction. We don’t offer level 2 courses but can recommend courses that you could do before studying at level 3 with us.
Absolutely! The Level 3 Extended Diploma award has equivalent UCAS points to A Levels, and the qualification is recognised by universities in the UK. Different courses have different requirements though, so we recommend that you check the entry requirements of the university course that you’re interested in.
Boomsatsuma College are responsible for over 500 learners in 10 centres and we have our own robust quality assurance procedures. We work in partnership with the Cabot Learning Foundation (CLF), one of the largest academy chains in the South West, who monitor our standards. Our students are enrolled as CLF students.
Boomsatsuma further education courses adhere to the policies maintained by Digitech Studio School (part of Cabot Learning Federation) and Patchway Community School. You can find all policies here.
