You don’t need a journalism or media-related degree to join this course, only a commitment and passion to work in the world of sport. You’ll be welcomed for your desire to gain a professional qualification to help you work as a sports journalist. 

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Research, write, edit, and produce multimedia content
• Work with athletes, teams, and sports organisations to gain practical insights that go beyond the classroom
• Report across a variety of platforms on sports events, gain real-world newsroom experience, and prepare for the demands of working in industry
• Develop data and analysis journalism skills to enhance your sports reporting and storytelling
• Engage with audiences on social media and digital platforms as you build your personal brand as a sports journalist
• Explore ethics and legal considerations, and learn to navigate them in practice
• Evaluate sports journalism's role in society and its impact on culture, politics and the economy
• Prepare for a career in sports journalism with networking, mentorship, and industry exposure