5B014E - Red Card! Investigating Issues in Sport 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B014E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Red Card! Investigating Issues in Sport | |||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | |||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Module Leader: | Delme Parfitt | |||
| Module Team: | ||||
| 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 students’ understanding of investigative research methods used in both academic and professional sports journalism.
To foster ethical awareness and critical evaluation in researching and reporting complex issues.
To enable students to present their findings clearly and responsibly for different audiences, using both written and multimedia formats.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to the principles and practices of investigative journalism and research within the context of sport. It develops the skills needed to identify, research, and communicate complex issues ethically and accurately. Through guided workshops and applied investigation, students will explore how to use interviews, data, and open-source materials to uncover and explain important stories. They will also engage with professional and academic frameworks of ethical research and reporting, understanding consent, sensitivity, and responsibility in storytelling. The module bridges academic inquiry and industry practice, preparing students for independent research and final-year investigative work by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and professional integrity.
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 | Apply research methods and ethical principles to investigate a sports media issue. |
| LO2 | Present findings effectively for both academic and professional audiences. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | 5-minute audio-visual feature (equivalent to 1,500–2,000 words). | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | 10-minute oral or visual presentation + 5-minute Q&A. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |