Bachelor
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.
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
Admission requirements for all applicants
Supplementary Application Form
All applicants are required to complete the Bachelor of Sports Media Supplementary Form. This form will be emailed to you.
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.
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.
Interview
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.
This is also an opportunity for the student to display their enthusiasm and aptitude relative to both their education and their career aspirations.
Face-to-face interviews are preferred although teleconference interviews can be arranged as required. Interviews are approximately 30 minutes.
Applicants will be contacted by Holmesglen regarding their interview appointment.
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.
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years)
* ATAR - This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
* You will need to fill in a supplementary application form.
* 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' .
For applicants with:
- Higher Education Study
- Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
- Work and Life Experience:
- Your entire academic record will be considered.
- You will need to fill in a supplementary application form.
- 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.
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.
Advanced standing
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.
This degree facilitates real world opportunities for students, ensuring they learn more and do more and are prepared for an exciting sports media career.
The course offers significant applied learning opportunities where students function as consultants to sporting organisations developing the skills required by industry.
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.
Applicants should apply directly to Holmesglen and fill out a Direct entry supplementary application form (Word - 231kb).
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.