Sports Journalism

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the MA Sports Journalism provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Scotland’s historic capital city is home to the long-established journalism programme at Edinburgh Napier University. Building on the success of our existing multi-platform courses, MA Sports Journalism specialises in digital storytelling for sports coverage in print, online and broadcast. The course utilises the university’s journalism facilities: our multi-platform digital newsroom and studios for both television and radio. International tuition fees are £7,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees & funding The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students. Undergraduate student fees and funding information Postgraduate student fees and funding information International student fees and funding information Tuition fees Students from 2025/26 2026/27 Scotland, England, Wal

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