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MSc Sports Journalism at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Combine your love of sport with your investigative skills. You’ll gain practical insights that go beyond the classroom and help you excel as a sports journalist. You don’t need a journalism or media-related degree to join this course, only a commitment and passion to work in the world of sport.

Faculty: Leeds Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Reporting, Sports Journalism Theory, Professional Journalism Development, Introduction to Sports Media, Feature Writing, International Perspectives on Media Law, Ethics & Regulation, Introduction to Broadcast Media, Multimedia Sports Broadcasting, Sports Documentary, Journalism Dissertation.

Career pathways

Report from pitch or courtside, hit the airwaves with the latest sports news, or work behind the scenes in this thrilling industry. Sports journalists can work anywhere the game is happening, from local news websites, newspapers and TV stations to major sports networks and magazines. Roles include Content creator, SEO specialist, Social media manager, Video producer, Data analyst.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Applicants who do not have English as their first language are required to have IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.5 or an equivalent award. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification. Modules, teaching and learning Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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