German Sport University Cologne campus

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BA Sports Journalism at German Sport University Cologne

German Sport University Cologne, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts (SPJ) combining journalism, communication studies and sport science, with a practical focus on writing and producing audio, video and online content. About 30 students per cohort.

Duration: 6 semesters (180 credit points)  |  Study mode: Full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Print, online, TV and radio journalism; communication studies and research methods; sports and media law and marketing; academic work and journalistic project formats; analysis of sporting events and structures; fundamentals of sport science including doping and the Olympic Movement. Specialisations include public relations, media economics and media impact analysis.

Career pathways

Sports media, media organisations and sports organisations, supported by work placements and industry partnerships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School leaving certificate or other higher education entrance qualification; physical aptitude test (Sporteignungsprüfung). Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (180 credit points)

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