12 monthsProgramme duration
20,250 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Sports Communication and Journalism offers you a rigorous curriculum that brings together the practical and theoretical approaches to contemporary professional communication, journalism, and public relations within the world of sport.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a sports communications professional. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop the ability to identify compelling stories, construct engaging narratives, and enhance these with multimedia elements such as videography and still imagery, before acquiring the skills to drive traffic to the content.
Through hands-on experience in filming, editing and producing content, and an advanced appreciation of promotional techniques, you will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of how you can effectively distribute content to both existing and potential sporting fanbases.
The course further enables you to cultivate a diverse set of highly sought-after skills in professional communication, journalism, and digital media. These competencies will prepare you for careers in a range of sectors, including sports management, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, advertising, and marketing. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build a robust portfolio of work, showcasing your abilities to prospective employers in these dynamic industries.
If you are already an industry professional, this course offers dynamic new media skills and qualifications to boost your continuing professional development.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a sports communications professional. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop the ability to identify compelling stories, construct engaging narratives, and enhance these with multimedia elements such as videography and still imagery, before acquiring the skills to drive traffic to the content.
Through hands-on experience in filming, editing and producing content, and an advanced appreciation of promotional techniques, you will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of how you can effectively distribute content to both existing and potential sporting fanbases.
The course further enables you to cultivate a diverse set of highly sought-after skills in professional communication, journalism, and digital media. These competencies will prepare you for careers in a range of sectors, including sports management, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, advertising, and marketing. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build a robust portfolio of work, showcasing your abilities to prospective employers in these dynamic industries.
If you are already an industry professional, this course offers dynamic new media skills and qualifications to boost your continuing professional development.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MA in Sports Communication and Journalism offers you a rigorous curriculum that brings together the practical and theoretical approaches to contemporary professional communication, journalism, and public relations within the world of sport.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a sports communications professional. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop the ability to identify compelling stories, construct engaging narratives, and enhance these with multimedia elements such as videography and still imagery, before acquiring the skills to drive traffic to the content.
Through hands-on experience in filming, editing and producing content, and an advanced appreciation of promotional techniques, you will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of how you can effectively distribute content to both existing and potential sporting fanbases.
The course further enables you to cultivate a diverse set of highly sought-after skills in professional communication, journalism, and digital media. These competencies will prepare you for careers in a range of sectors, including sports management, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, advertising, and marketing. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build a robust portfolio of work, showcasing your abilities to prospective employers in these dynamic industries.
If you are already an industry professional, this course offers dynamic new media skills and qualifications to boost your continuing professional development.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to pursue a career as a sports communications professional. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop the ability to identify compelling stories, construct engaging narratives, and enhance these with multimedia elements such as videography and still imagery, before acquiring the skills to drive traffic to the content.
Through hands-on experience in filming, editing and producing content, and an advanced appreciation of promotional techniques, you will be able to gain a comprehensive understanding of how you can effectively distribute content to both existing and potential sporting fanbases.
The course further enables you to cultivate a diverse set of highly sought-after skills in professional communication, journalism, and digital media. These competencies will prepare you for careers in a range of sectors, including sports management, journalism, public relations, broadcasting, advertising, and marketing. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to build a robust portfolio of work, showcasing your abilities to prospective employers in these dynamic industries.
If you are already an industry professional, this course offers dynamic new media skills and qualifications to boost your continuing professional development.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
2.7+
The typical entry requirement is 2:2 degree (55% minimum) or overseas equivalent. A detailed Personal Statement providing media interest is also required for assessment.
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.
1 Year
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
10,200 GBP
International
20,250 GBP
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