BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
Course Overview
This course immerses you in the dynamic world of modern sports journalism, blending essential theory with hands-on, practical experience. With a strong emphasis on digital media, it prepares you for a versatile career within the expanding sports media industry by developing your skills in writing, broadcasting, and content creation across multiple platforms.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive real-world experience through matchday reporting and exclusive access to premier football, rugby, and racing clubs in the region.
- Develop a professional portfolio by pursuing stories and building contacts outside the classroom in our dedicated journalism newsrooms.
- Complete a five-week professional placement and a final-year project producing live content in partnership with a sports club.
- Learn from industry professionals with opportunities to interview top athletes and sports stars.
- Master multiplatform journalism skills focused on digital media to reflect current and emerging industry trends.
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Course Overview
This course immerses you in the dynamic world of modern sports journalism, blending essential theory with hands-on, practical experience. With a strong emphasis on digital media, it prepares you for a versatile career within the expanding sports media industry by developing your skills in writing, broadcasting, and content creation across multiple platforms.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain extensive real-world experience through matchday reporting and exclusive access to premier football, rugby, and racing clubs in the region.
- Develop a professional portfolio by pursuing stories and building contacts outside the classroom in our dedicated journalism newsrooms.
- Complete a five-week professional placement and a final-year project producing live content in partnership with a sports club.
- Learn from industry professionals with opportunities to interview top athletes and sports stars.
- Master multiplatform journalism skills focused on digital media to reflect current and emerging industry trends.
Requirements
The requirements may vary based on your selected study options.
Modules
- Introduction to Storytelling
- Live Journalism
- Language options
- Production Skills and Feature Writing
- More than a Game: Sports Literature
- Sport, Culture & Society
- From the Golden Age to 'Fake News': The History of Journalism
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Creative Futures: CSP
- Language options
- Professional Practice & Publishing
- Sports Business & PR
- Current Affairs & Conflict
- CSP Negotiated Research Project
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Campus
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Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
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