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MA PG Dip Sports Journalism

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    MA/PGDip 1 year full-time

Course Description

Imagine yourself right in the action, crafting stories that resonate across all media platforms – from thrilling broadcasts to engaging digital content and impactful written pieces. Get set to explore how sports coverage is driven by data insights and fueled by the dynamics of social media, playing a pivotal role in the success of major media brands.

You could be scoring interviews with top athletes, delivering live commentary on the sidelines, breaking down strategic plays, and placing sports within the larger context of history and society. You will unleash your creative flair in the UK’s biggest student newsroom, with access to state-of-the-art TV studios, cutting-edge radio and podcast setups, and the latest industry-standard tools for production and design.

And where better to kick-start this thrilling journey than Nottingham, the ultimate city of sport? Immerse yourself in Premier League football, international cricket, tennis showdowns, ice hockey face-offs, and so much more. With iconic venues like the National Ice Arena, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, and the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham is the ultimate playground for honing your sports journalism prowess.

Entry Requirements

  • A  2.1 honours UK honours degree and enthusiasm for, or experience of journalism.
  • Applicants with a 2.2 and substantial experience will be considered.
  • A written test.

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

Graduates will work as sports journalists for regional, national and international sports journalism brands such as the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, The Athletic, BT Sport and Reach. They will also move into other areas of the media, including digital marketing and PR, content creation for sporting organisations and event/stadium hosts for live sporting events.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Sports Journalism Production (40 credit points)
  • Social Media and Audience Analytics (20 credit points)
  • History of Sport (20 credit points)
  • Media Law and Ethics (20 credit points)
  • Sports Journalism Project (60 credit points)

Optional modules

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  • Data-driven Investigative Journalism (20 credit points)
  • Podcasting Production (20 credit points)
  • Digital Media, Politics and Culture in Asia-Pacific (20 credit points)
  • Exploring Promotional Cultures (20 credit points)

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