6B009E - The Big Pitch 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B009E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Big Pitch | |||
| 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: | 6 | |
| Language: | English | |||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | |||
| 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’ ability to plan and execute independent, research-based investigations relevant to sport and media.
To enable students to analyse, interpret, and synthesise complex evidence using appropriate research methodologies.
To build confidence in professional and academic communication through presentation, discussion, and critical defence of findings.
Content Summary
This module serves as the dissertation-equivalent experience for final-year students, providing the opportunity to undertake and present an original, research-based investigation into a significant issue within sport and media. Students will apply advanced research, critical analysis, and presentation skills to design, execute, and communicate their independent projects. Rather than submitting a written dissertation, students will deliver their findings through a professional symposium presentation supported by visual and oral discussion formats. The module bridges academic research and professional communication, encouraging students to synthesise evidence, theory, and journalistic insight to address complex real-world questions. By the end of the module, students will be confident independent researchers capable of defending their work to both academic and industry audiences, demonstrating intellectual rigour, clarity, and creativity in how they communicate original insights about sport and media.
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 | Conduct independent, research-based investigation into a sport/media issue. |
| LO2 | Communicate and defend findings effectively for 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 | Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | 25-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A (equivalent to 2,500–3,000 words). | 30 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | 15-minute oral discussion (equivalent to approx. 1,000 words). | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Individual Presentation (Asynchronous) | ✔ | ✔ | |