MA Sports Journalism

The MA Sports Journalism course at Edinburgh Napier University offers students the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a digital media environment. The course focuses on reporting, producing, and presenting sports content, with a special emphasis on multimedia practices.Course Content: The curriculum blends sports journalism theory with practical skills training. Students will learn to report on local, national, and international sports using a range of digital media, interviewing skills, podcast and commentary skills, news writing, sports public affairs, sports broadcasting, and data journalism.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will cover in this course are Sports Journalism Practices, Sports History and Journalism, Data Journalism, and Law and Responsibility in Journalism. The Dissertation module offers the opportunity to specialise in a specific area of sports journalism.Future Careers: Due to a comprehensive understanding of sports media and journalism, the graduates can potentially carve successful careers as sports reporters, commentators, presenters, editors, or analysts. They are particularly well-equipped for roles that demand multimedia skills. Other potential careers include sports communication roles for clubs, governing bodies, and other sports organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page