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PostgraduateMA

Sports Journalism

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,250Per Year (Intl)
£9,920Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the MA Sports Journalism provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in media and communication. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Taught by professionals and academics using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience needed in your day-to-day work as a sports journalist. - Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) - Practical training in research, writing and filming as well as multi-media sports content production - Taught by journalists and sports journalists with many years' experience and links to regional/national newspapers, Sky Sports News, radio stations, magazines and independent platforms - Opportunities for industry placements with media and sports... International tuition fees are £18,250 per year, home/UK fees are £9,920 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Sports Journalism Practice and Ethics
Multimedia Content Production for Sports
Advanced Sports Reporting and Writing
Digital Analytics and Sports Audience Engagement
Sports Broadcasting and Production
Research Methods for Sports Media
Professional Placement and Industry Experience
Contemporary Issues in Sports Journalism
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,250

Home Student Fee

£9,920

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

81%Working
4%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Sports Journalism as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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