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BA(Hons) Sports Journalism

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Sports media is a global entertainment industry €“ and its our job to get you ready to enter this exciting world. Youll learn a huge range of technical and creative skills, from match coverage and in-depth research, analysis and interviews, to club promotion €“ across online, social, video, and audio. Well nurture your excitement for the sports you love while developing your understanding of the forces behind the headlines. Youll think about the power of digital media and fan culture, and become fully equipped for a great career.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBC BTEC - DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Analysing Content Media Users, Audiences and Fans Sports Media Industries and Law Digital Communication Technology Digital Video and Audio Production Media Writing and Narrative
2 Year 2
Core modules: Researching Digital Communication, Media and Culture From Studio to Social Media: Media Careers and Entrepreneurship Sports Fandom and Participatory Media Sports Broadcasting and Commentary Sports Reporting and Writing Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: On-Screen Training: Becoming a Presenter Promotional Culture and PR Magazine Design and Production
3 Year 3 - optional placement year
Placement Year
4 Year 4
Core modules: Research Dissertation Sport Media and Culture Media Industry Project Students who have successfully completed the Work Placement Year take an additional option module in place of the Media Industry Project. Option modules: Choose up to three from a list which may include: The Multi-Platform Newsroom Writing Techniques Across Media Journalism Innovation and Enterprise Investigative Journalism Media and Globalisation Digital Streaming Platforms: YouTube, Netflix and Beyond Sports Data and Analysis Video Shorts: Music, Advertising and Short film

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

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