The taught part of the degree is over two semesters and this is followed by a 15,000 word dissertation. It covers the same core curriculum as the full time degree but includes less in the way of vocational skills training, since students in this course usually have experience in the field. The degree is taught over two and a half years and taught entirely on-line. A number of specialist tutors comment on students' work throughout the programme and are available for discussion via telephone and e-mail. Students usually spend around 12 hours a week studying course materials and preparing for assignments.
Assignments are often case study based or based on students' own organisation or work experiences.
There is an annual residential school at Stirling. All enquiries and applications should be made to the Faculty Office. The course provides an insight into the major issues impacting on the media sport industries and is designed to give a wider analytical understanding of the relationship for both media practitioners and sports professionals. Issues of sport and popular culture, sports promotion, media rights and sports business are studied in depth.