About the course
The growth and commercialization of sport and the rapid development of digital and social media tools make 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 new website and present your own show on our community radio station, Radio Lab
- There’s the option to take this course over four years and benefit from a fee-free industry placement (see below) where you gain experience, build your CV and make contacts for the future
- If you need a step into the full degree, you can start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees entry to the Undergraduate course
Live assignment - The University of Bedfordshire’s Sports Journalism team had the task of delivering live commentary and interviewing the players of a Luton Town FC match. See the team in action in this video.
