6B011E - Transfer Window: Industry Ready 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B011E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Transfer Window: Industry Ready | |||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | |||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Module Leader: | Julie Kissick | |||
| Module Team: | ||||
| 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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To prepare students for graduate employment through direct engagement with industry and professional practice.
To develop awareness of personal resilience, wellbeing, and ethical responsibility as part of sustainable professional practice.
To enable students to present themselves as employable, reflective, and socially responsible media professionals.
Content Summary
This module represents a critical final step in preparing students for entry into the professional sports media industry. Through an extended industry placement and the development of a professional digital portfolio, students will apply the skills, knowledge, and behaviours acquired throughout the degree in real-world professional environments. They will reflect on their own practice, evaluate industry standards, and identify personal development goals to ensure long-term employability and career resilience. The placement experience provides a platform for students to experience editorial decision-making, teamwork, and creative problem-solving in live media contexts.
Simultaneously, the creation of a professional portfolio enables students to evidence their journalistic and technical competencies, ethical awareness, and communication skills across multiple media platforms. By completing this module, students will demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and readiness for graduate employment, freelancing, or further study in sports journalism and related industries.
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 | Complete a professional placement and produce a multi-platform graduate portfolio. |
| LO2 | Reflect critically on personal development and professional standards in sports media. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Published work, CV, digital portfolio, and placement log (equivalent to 2,500–3,000 words). | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Podcast/Video | 5–7-minute reflective video (equivalent to 1,000–1,200 words) | 7 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Podcast/Video | ✘ | ✔ | |