BA (Hons) Sports Journalism

The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course at Solent University offers a blend of professional journalism training and sport-focused study. It provides the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the sport industry, offering exposure to live event reporting, feature writing, broadcast production, multimedia journalism and photography.Course Content: The course involves the combination of journalism, photojournalism, video journalism, online journalism, public relations, sports history, media law, multimedia sports reporting, sports photography and broadcast skills. Students will learn research and interview skills, understanding sports media audiences, and further develop their multimedia capabilities.Key Modules: Some of the key scholarly modules throughout the course include: Intro to Sports Journalism, Skills for Journalists, Feature Writing, Reporting Sport, Sports Journalism in Practice, Media Law, Public Opinion and Persuasion, Multimedia Sports Reporting, Advanced Multimedia Sports Reporting, Specialist Sports Portfolio, Journalism Dissertation or Final Project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), ensuring its curriculum is up-to-date with the latest industry trends and needs. There are also opportunities for students to gain NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) qualifications.Future Careers: On completion of the course, students can potentially step into numerous roles within the sports media industry, including broadcast journalism, online journalism, sports writing, sports editing, public relations, marketing, or freelance journalism.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.