5B013E - Campaign Connect: Making a Difference 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 5B013E
Module Title: Campaign Connect: Making a Difference
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Film and TV
Faculty Sub Group: Film and TV
Module Leader: Delme Parfitt
Module Team: Julie Kissick
First Intended Intake: SEP 2026 Final Year of Intake: 2031
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 30 Credit Level: 5
Language:
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh:
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100439 - broadcast journalism 100440 - digital media 100442 - journalism 100445 - multimedia journalism
HECOS Code Weighting: 25 25 25 25

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Aug 2032

Module Aims

The main aims of the module are: 

  • To develop an understanding of how sport media and campaigns influence perceptions of health, wellbeing, and participation. 

  • To enable students to plan and produce multimedia content that promotes wellbeing while maintaining editorial integrity. 

  • To encourage critical thinking about the ethics, tone, and social responsibility of sport communication and advocacy. 

Content Summary

This module challenges students to explore the power of sport media, public relations, and journalism in shaping public understanding of health and wellbeing. Through research, creative production, and critical reflection, students will examine how campaigns communicate social messages around participation, inclusivity, and mental health. Working with real-world examples and professional insights, students will design and produce responsible, evidence-informed multimedia content that raises awareness while maintaining journalistic integrity. The module blends analytical and practical learning, encouraging students to think strategically about tone, audience, and impact. By the end, students will understand how sport media can act as both a force for engagement and advocacy, developing the skills to produce authentic, ethical campaigns that align with public interest values. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Scheduled Learning and Teaching 56
Guided Study 10.5
Summative Assessment 60
Independent Study and self-directed learning 173.5
Total Hours Selected 116

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate how sport media and campaigns frame wellbeing issues.
LO2 Create multimedia campaign content that balances journalistic integrity with promotional strategies.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 1 Campaign content plan with sample outputs (e.g. video, social content, design) – approx. 2,000–2,500 words equivalent 0 2500 60 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 1,500-word analysis (or multimedia equivalent) of campaign strategies and outcomes 0 1500 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Project Output 1
Case study 1

Reading List

Week 1 – Media, Health, and Wellbeing 

Essential Reading 

  • Boyle, R. (2017) Sports Journalism: Changing Journalism Practice and Digital Media. Routledge. 

  • Smith, A. & Stewart, B. (2020) Introduction to Sport Marketing. Routledge. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • Mind in Sport (2023) Media and Mental Health Reporting Guidelines. 

  • Case Study: BBC Sport’s “#ChangeTheGame” Campaign. 

 

Week 2 – Campaign Communication and Messaging 

Essential Reading 

  • Tench, R. & Yeomans, L. (2020) Exploring Public Relations and Management Communication. Pearson. 

  • Heath, R. (2018) Strategic Issues Management. Sage. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • CIPR (2023) Sport and Wellbeing Campaign Reports. 

  • YouTube: Cowshed Agency – Campaign Development. 

Week 3 – Sponsorship and Branding Ethics 

Essential Reading 

  • Chadwick, S. & Burton, N. (2020) Digital Transformation in Sports Marketing. Routledge. 

  • Cornwell, T. (2019) Sponsorship in Marketing: Principles and Practice. Routledge. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • Ofcom (2023) Commercial Influences in Media. 

  • Sport Industry Group (2024) Brand Partnerships Report. 

Week 4 – Case Studies: Inclusion and Participation 

Essential Reading 

  • Cooky, C. & Messner, M. (2018) No Slam Dunk: Gender, Sport and the Unevenness of Social Change. Rutgers. 

  • Lawrence, S. (2020) Race, Representation and Sport Media. Palgrave. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • BBC Sport (2023) Small Steps, Big Impact campaign archive. 

  • TED Talk: Sport as a Platform for Inclusion. 

Week 5 – PR and Journalism Balance 

Essential Reading 

  • Harcup, T. (2022) Journalism: Principles and Practice. Routledge. (Ch. 10: Ethics and sources). 

  • Tench, R. & Yeomans, L. (2020). Exploring PR and Management Communication. Pearson. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • Press Gazette (2023) When PR Meets Journalism. 

  • Reuters Institute (2023) Trust and Transparency in Sport Media. 

Week 6 – Evaluation and Reflection 

Essential Reading 

  • Gregory, A. (2019) Planning and Managing Public Relations Campaigns. Routledge. 

  • USW CareersConnect: Campaign Portfolio Development Toolkit. 

Supplementary Reading 

  • LinkedIn Learning: Evaluating PR and Media Campaigns. 

  • Cowshed (2023) Wellbeing and Impact Evaluation Framework.