BA (Hons.) Sports Journalism

The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course offered by the University of Brighton is a unique study program that blends theoretical knowledge in journalism with practical skills in sports reporting. It provides a comprehensive grounding in journalism theory and practice, while also imparting practical skills that are critical to the profession of sports journalism.Course Content: The course teaches students the principles and practices of journalism, along with specialist modules in sports reporting. The course curriculum includes developing writing and reporting skills, studying sports law and ethics and understanding sports industries, societies, and cultures. Students also get to learn field-work skills and gain experience working with digital media technology.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include 'Introduction to Sports Journalism,' 'Sports Writing and Reporting,' 'Sports Journalism: Analysis and Commentary,' 'Advanced Sports Writing and Reporting,' 'Sports Journalism in Practice,' and 'Sports Journalism Project.' Accreditations: The course is recognized by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), the Sports Journalists’ Association (SJA), and the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC).Future Careers: After completion of the course, students can aspire for various career roles such as broadcast journalists, press officers, sports information officers, sports agents, and magazine journalists. They can work in broadcast and print media, sports organizations, and digital platforms. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.