Considering a journalism degree? Our Sports Journalism BA(Hons) helps you refine your journalism education to a topic you’re passionate about: sport. Sports media is a global entertainment industry – and via this course, it’s our job to get you ready to enter this exciting world.

 

You’ll gain a huge range of technical and creative skills, from match coverage and in-depth research, analysis, and interviewing, to club and sports promotion – across online, social, video and audio.

 

We’ll nurture your passion for the sports you love, while developing your understanding of the forces behind the headlines. You’ll think about the power of digital media and become fully equipped for a great career.

 

Why study Sports Journalism BA(Hons)

On this course:

• The course is accredited by The Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
• You'll learn everything from writing a match report to producing a podcast and presenting your own TV sports show.
• Our academics include industry experts, such as reporters, broadcasters, and commentators, who will help you develop a deep understanding of key issues in sport, culture, and the media.
• Work experience opportunities in sports media, facilitated by our strong relationships with professionals in the field, will help you turn your passion into a career.

 

Whether you’re keen to head into a career in broadcasting, digital or print media, this degree is ideal. Past graduates have gone on to work for BBC Sport, ITV, and talkSPORT, as well as football and rugby league clubs, the English Football League (EFL), and news site. newspapers and magazines**.