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USD 57450

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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66%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Fairfield University’s sports media program encompasses the main tenets of the industries and practices that make up the larger sports media environment - including journalism, broadcasting, communication, and public relations - and combines them with a critical approach to studying sports that is rooted in the liberal arts and the Jesuit mission of the University.

A sports media major or minor is experiential, analytical, and interdisciplinary in nature, and requires students to take courses within the College of Arts and Sciences’ Digital Journalism program, Communication Department, and Film, Television, and Media Arts program. As part of their studies, students critically evaluate the social, cultural, and political issues that imbue and surround sport, while learning the professional skills needed for careers in sports media.

By completing a major in Sports Media, students are able to:

  • Exhibit a critical stance towards the role of sports in social, political, cultural and academic life
  • Present evidence of an interdisciplinary lens toward sports media, including but not limited to, professional commentary, journalism, broadcast news, reporting, writing, and other fields
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of industry and its relationship to the commentary by fans, athletes, business partners, and regions
  • Analyze the complex political, social, and ethical issues that increasingly shape contemporary sports
  • Demonstrate mastery of communication and writing within sports media and the skills employed by professional commentators

Students will also benefit from Fairfield's proximity to many major sports media institutions like ESPN, NBC Sports, WWE, and the YES Network, which will serve as key locations for majors to pursue internships and potentially start their careers.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    66% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    57450

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     Free

    Application Fee
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    17140 Per year

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