Sports Journalism

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

About this course

Get ready to dive headfirst into the exhilarating realm of sports journalism.

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 fuelled 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 side-lines, 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.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MA

Location: Nottingham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MA

Location: Nottingham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Nottingham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism