Overview

Key Features

Through a mixture of on-campus and online courses, students in the Sports Media and Storytelling program at Wake Forest University will gain not only advanced skills in video production and storytelling, but also a keen understanding of all of the ways sports content is produced, distributed and consumed in today’s crowded arena including insight into social media and marketing campaigns.

Under the expert guidance of Creative Director Peter Gilbert – one of the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary Hoop Dreams, and Chris Sheridan – a cross-platform journalist and media executive with some of America’s biggest media brands – graduates leave the program with the confidence and skills needed to tell great stories, the reel of work to prove it, and the media savvy and deep network of connections needed to land in today’s crowded marketplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Editing

Business of Sports Media

Documentary Storytelling

Cinematography & Sound

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Film Studies Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 312 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Each application, whether from a domestic or international applicant, is evaluated and considered on its own merits and academic qualifications. Consideration is also given to previous research experience, publications, and work performance.

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examinations

Applicants whose native language is not English, but English was the primary medium of instruction at the public, undergraduate, or graduate school level, should include an official statement from their degree granting institution confirming that English was the medium of instruction. Once this statement has been received, the Graduate School will confirm by email or written document that the English requirement has been met.

Tuition Fee

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International

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 12 months.
National

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

38650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38650 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Winston-Salem

864 - 1409 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sports Media and Storytelling.

Available Scholarships

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