Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)

This intensive and exciting course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a sports journalist. You'll learn how to produce high-quality sports content for various media platforms, including newspapers, magazines, online sites, and broadcasting. Our experienced tutors will teach you how to write engaging match reports, conduct interviews, and shoot and edit video footage. You'll also have the opportunity to work on real-life projects, such as covering live sports events and producing a weekly sports show. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to pursue a successful career in the fast-paced world of sports journalism.

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Our course is accredited by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and has strong industry connections, providing opportunities for work experience and networking. We also offer a variety of professional development opportunities to help you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in sports journalism.

Leading the Way in Sports Journalism Education

Birmingham City University is one of the leading institutions for sports journalism in the UK, with a reputation for producing highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced staff will give you the best possible start to your career in sports journalism.

Get practical preparation for a career in sports journalism with our BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree course. Youll get the chance to develop the skills to cover a range of sports stories for print, digital, TV, and radio, including covering live matches and competitions, interviewing key figures, and running collaborative live blogs. Youll also explore the global impact of sports journalism on audiences. Students will be armed with mobile reporting kits to work as real reporters from day one. We pride ourselves on teaching creative, contemporary journalism underpinned by traditional values and skills. That means learning the core media and communication skills that every working reporter needs before you specialize in an area that interests you.

112 UCAS points