BA (Hons) Sports Journalism

The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course from the University of East London prepares students for a career in the media industry, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to report and present sports news and features across multiple platforms. The course places equal emphasis on learning theoretical knowledge and gaining practical, hands-on experience.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of topics from practical sports reporting and multimedia production to media law and sports journalism theory. Allowing students to develop a broad understanding of the field. In addition, throughout the course students get numerous opportunities to gain work experience and develop a portfolio of journalistic work.Key Modules: Key modules include sports journalism, multi-platform sports reporting, sports PR and Media, sports journalism dissertation and law and ethics in journalism. There are also opportunities for specialised induvial studies to tailor the course to your interests.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) which means the course content is regularly checked and confirmed to be professionally relevant by experts from ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Sky News and other major organisations.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course often go on to roles in sports journalism, broadcasting, digital content creation, sports PR, and media management. The vocational nature of the course and the skills acquired can also lead to opportunities in wider fields such as public relations, marketing, and events management.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.