BA Hons Specialist Sports Journalism

The BA (Hons) Specialist Sports Journalism with foundation year at the University of Derby is a course dedicated to providing students the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of sports journalism. This course provides a strong foundation allowing students to develop their expertise in sports journalism, coupled with an understanding of media law and ethics. Course Content: The course covers a vast range of topics to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of sports journalism. The course involves practical workshops, lectures, seminars and practical projects. Also, students have the chance to cover live sports events, create digital content, present radio and TV shows and interview sporting personalities.Key Modules: The course is split into foundation year modules and degree level modules. Some of the key course modules include: Techniques of News Writing, Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, Media Law and Ethics, Sports Media and Journalism, Advanced Sports Journalism, Journalism Studies, and Multimedia Publishing Projects. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the BJTC (Broadcast Journalism Training Council). This means that the programme has been recognized as offering practical training that meets the professional standards of the broadcast industry.Future Careers: Future career paths for the graduates of this course include working for print, broadcast and online media. They could become sports reporters, sub-editors, producers, or presenters. Opportunities also exist in public relations and marketing for sports clubs, governing bodies and related industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.