Sports Journalism

Leeds Beckett University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Become an expert multimedia journalist specialising in sports journalism. You’ll develop knowledge of research, reporting, dissemination and promotion.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study sports journalism within the wider context of journalism as a practice

  • Learn how to produce real journalism content within ethical, legal and institutional constraints and influences

  • Practise assessing and analysing the developing market

  • Gain a historical and theoretical understanding of journalism, and sports journalism’s rich past and challenging future

  • Be encouraged to create content for traditional and emerging platforms

  • Develop your transferable content production skills

  • Start to build your professional contacts and confidence

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    Hands-on experience Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. We have strong links with industry, and you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of work experience opportunities to develop your professional skills.

    Placements Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.

    Guest lectures Our guest lecture programme will give you access to experts in industry. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

    Why study Sports Journalism at Leeds Beckett University...

  • Specialise as you develop your knowledge of journalism

  • Study and work in a city with a fast-rising reputation as a media hub

  • Specialist facilities to create multimedia content

  • Open doors to working in a practical environment, such as at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies

  • Gain insights from leaders from across the business world in Leeds Business School's guest lecture series

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2493 Public relations professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism

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    Leeds Beckett University

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