BA(Hons) Sports Journalism

The Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at the University of Huddersfield is a course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the fast-paced, competitive world of sports journalism. The course integrates the theory and practice of journalism to deliver a robust and comprehensive understanding of the field.Course Content: Students will engage in learning about newswriting, media law, and shorthand, whilst applying these skills in a sports journalism context. The course focuses on a range of sports journalism's many facets, taking on subjects such as broadcast production, newswriting, podcasting, and digital reporting. The third year dedicated for work placement will offer students real-life experience and make industry contacts, which will enrich students' future careers.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Sports Journalism 1, Journalism: people and power, Sports Journalism 2, Introduction to radio, Introduction to online journalism, Law for journalists, Video journalism, Magazine journalism, and Ethics and public affairs for journalists.Accreditations: The University of Huddersfield is a member of the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) undergraduate accreditation scheme.Future Careers: Graduates can look forward to a career in sports reporting, covering sports news on television, radio, and online platforms. The course equips students with the necessary skills required to work in this burgeoning sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.