Sports Journalism MA

Learn the specialist writing skills, knowledge and expertise in sports reporting. Sports journalism is one of the fastest growing areas in online media, and a major component of print and broadcast media.

This is leading to an increasing demand for graduates with good journalistic and media skills and a sport-focused portfolio.

This course will help you develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a sports journalist or public relations professional. You are expected to demonstrate high standards of journalism both in content and process, together with a capacity to critically evaluate it.You are also encouraged to identify and undertake relevant work experience with a client. In this way, you can build up a portfolio of journalism demonstrating your ability and experience to potential employers, which will help you in the search for your first job.

This course is focused on the professional sphere, and modules are designed to give you relevant, real-world experience for your future career.

This course prepares you for a career in: newspaper sports journalism; broadcast sports journalism; magazine sports journalism; online sports journalism; sports public relations. Sports journalism is an extremely competitive field. The industry relies heavily on freelance sports journalists, and the course equips you with the skills necessary to enter the freelance market. It also provides the publicity skills and understanding of the media which are increasingly sought after by clubs and organisations.