COURSE OVERVIEW
Want to produce state-of-the-art sports and live events coverage?
Delivered in partnership with IMG, one of the leading producers of sports programming in the world, this unique MA course will equip you to become a specialist sports producer/editor. You will learn to pitch, research, script, produce, direct and edit your own sports features, as well as learning how to produce live sports coverage.
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This is a practical course in which you will learn about all forms of sports production, including creating your own films and collaborating with students in other specialisms to bring stories to the screen. You will be equipped with the skills required to produce state-of-the-art sports and live events coverage, highlights content and more, so that you graduate confident in the skills needed to fill these in-demand roles.
You will have access to the NFTS’ high quality production facilities including our 4K television studio, complete an invaluable four-week work experience placement at IMG Studios and visit other major sports production houses.
The course philosophy is that you learn by ‘doing’, as well as understanding theory and developing a variety of practical and creative skills. The course concentrates on the fundamentals of TV and the sports production industry, along with practical exercises in feature production, highlights, studio production and outside broadcasts.
Specific areas taught and practised are:
- Sports programming landscape in the UK and worldwide
- Filming, editing and scripting sports features
- Developing, pitching and responding to Requests for Information and Proposal (RFI/RFPs)
- Managing people and being managed
- Working in teams
- Introduction to live event coverage
- Budgeting for sports productions
- Specialist workshops and exercises including introductions to camera equipment, Premiere Pro editing workshops and TV studio etiquette
- Graduation projects, which will be screened at the School's Graduation Showcase
You will need a proven interest in sports or live production and an ability to work as part of a team. You’ll be practically-minded and have a good general education, and have an aptitude and passion for editing and/or camera work.
While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification.
International students Visa and English language requirements
If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk
The following item(s) should accompany your online application:
- An overview detailing how you would enhance the coverage of either a typical Premier League Football Match (Broadcast on Sky) or ITV Racing (approx 500 words).
- If available, please provide evidence (via filmed material) of technical proficiency in editing and/or camera. Please include a link. (Please note this is not a compulsory requirement to apply).
Applications will close at 23:59 on the day of the deadline, shown at the top of this page.
Funding Available
The NFTS awards more scholarships and bursaries to British students, relative to the size of our student body, than almost any other educational institution in the UK. Scholarships available include an IMG scholarship for applicants from under-represented groups. If you’re successful at gaining a place on the course, you will be given further information on how to apply for one of these scholarships.
Upcoming Events
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Student Showcase
Race to F1: Chloe Chong (Trailer)
2025 Graduation Film
Synopsis
Chloe’s dream is to become a Formula 1 Driver. From the thrill and dangers of racing on track to the huge financial and time commitments of it, we follow her and her family’s dedication to achieving that dream.
Graduating Student - Héloise Revel
St. Piran vs The World (Trailer)
2024 Graduation Film
Synopsis
A Cornish Professional Cycling Team led by Ricci Pascoe and Sports Director Steve Lampier, is a team of underdogs, outcasts and dreamers, hoping to make a career for themselves through the UK's biggest race of the year - The Tour of Britain.
Graduating Student - Aman Cheung
The Sports Production Diploma is extremely practical and hands-on, with students regularly working to produce content for sports teams including Wycombe Wanderers Football Club.
The NFTS has partnered with Wycombe Wanderers Football Club to give our Sports Production students behind-the-scenes access to the team and their stadium.
Graduate Success
The course has a high graduate employment rate of over 90%, with Sports Production graduates going on to cover major sporting events around the world.
Recent credits include...
Fin Wilkins and Callum Holloway
Fin and Callum both work as Senior Assistant Producers for IMG and European Tour Productions respectively, with recent credits including world coverage of the Golf at the 2024 Olympics in France. Fin pictured left of image.
Graduate Success
The course has a high graduate employment rate of over 90%, with Sports Production graduates going on to cover major sporting events around the world.
Recent credits include...
Ryder Cup - Golfing World coverage
Assistant Producer Rémi Odoit
Graduate Success
The course has a high graduate employment rate of over 90%, with Sports Production graduates going on to cover major sporting events around the world.
Recent credits include...
World Gymnastics Championships 2022
Videographer Katy Hanscomb
Graduate Success
The course has a high graduate employment rate of over 90%, with Sports Production graduates going on to cover major sporting events around the world.
Recent credits include...
Jonny Mutch
Assistant Producer for Warner Bros. Discovery Golf
Graduate Success
The course has a high graduate employment rate of over 90%, with Sports Production graduates going on to cover major sporting events around the world.
Recent credits include...
Euro 2020
Media Wrangler Flynn Hamilton
