Media and Communication (Sports media), Bachelor

La Trobe's Bachelor of Media and Communication equips you with the skills to craft compelling stories across various platforms. Upon graduation, you'll possess a robust portfolio, hands-on industry experience, and specialized expertise tailored to the dynamic media and communication sector. Choose from majors like journalism, sports media, media industries, creative and professional writing, or marketing to personalize your degree and align it with your career aspirations.Engage in real-world journalism through Upstart and Upstart Live, utilizing our state-of-the-art newsroom featuring a three-camera television studio, professional radio broadcast facilities, and advanced digital editing suites. Experience the thrill of live broadcasting in roles such as presenter, producer, or vision switcher, guided by seasoned mentors. Beyond creating news, you'll delve into the ethical and legal challenges journalists face daily, while exploring the impact of emerging technologies with insights from a diverse array of media experts and professionals.

Sports media prepares students for careers in both sports media, and media roles in sports organisations. Students complete  important industry-standard technical skills and core sports journalism subjects that focus on specific skills like sports commentary and broadcasting. Completing a stream of core subjects from sport management, to gain an insight on the unique business structure of sports organisations. They will be prepared to work for news organisations, independent publishers or sporting organisations.