Course summary

The growth and commercialisation of sport and rapid development of digital and social media tools makes sports journalism an exciting and fast-moving branch of the industry. This specialist course gives you the skills you need to be a 21st-century sports journalist. Learn the core practical skills of journalism and how to apply them to a sports specialism using traditional research and writing as well as new and developing media forms. Sharpen these skills with an in-depth understanding of the political, social, historical and economic sporting environment - as well as the legal and ethical frameworks journalists work within - adding depth and authority to your reporting. You benefit from studying with a team of industry specialists in both sports reporting and general journalism, across a range of platforms, and have opportunities to hear from leading academics, sports participants and masterclass speakers from the worlds of both sport and media. Why choose this course?

• Gain core communication and multimedia skills that are highly valued across a range of graduate industries

• Put your skills into practice via real-life sports reporting assignments

• Explore opportunities for work experience within radio, television, print and online journalism

• Develop a portfolio of work and contacts while honing your skills through regular news days

• Report from your first year for our news website and present your own show on our community radio station, Radio Labs.