BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at York St John University

Develop your skills in the exciting world of sports journalism. Tell compelling stories and make an impact on media culture. On this Broadcast Journalism Teaching Council (BJTC) accredited course you will immerse yourself in the world of sports journalism. Being a great journalist requires the ability to tell compelling human stories that attract global audiences. This industry-focused course will prepare you for a career reporting on iconic sporting events.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Writing Sports News and Features; Journalism: Sound and Vision; Researching Media Industries; Media Contexts and Debates; Writing for Digital News Media; Sports Radio Newsdays; Magazine Production; Research Project. Optional modules include Media Law; PR and Communications; Sports Journalism and Society; Sports TV Newsdays.

Career pathways

On this course you will gain the skills you need to succeed in a career as a sports journalist or within a role in the wider sports media industry. You will develop your research, interview and reporting skills as well as your knowledge of digital media. Example roles include Digital sports copywriter; Broadcast journalist; Sports magazine features editor; Newspaper sports journalist; Press sub-editor; Sports web content manager.

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