Sports Journalism MA
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 Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé, 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, Å·ÃÀ¾ÞÈé is the ultimate playground for honing your sports journalism prowess.
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Where better to study than the home of the world's oldest professional association football club, which even pre-dates the FA! -
Study in the industry standard Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism facility set in the heart of the city centre. -
100% of NTU's research submitted to the 'Communication, Cultural & Media Studies, Library & Information Management Unit of Assessment was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of research impact - REF 2021.
Industry recognition
We are proud to be part of the BAFTA Albert education partnership
This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
NCTJ Diploma
Students on this course also work towards their NCTJ Diploma.
You will study the diploma’s mandatory elements as part of your core modules. You will also study 35 credits worth of elective elements, which will vary depending on your core and optional modules, but may include:
- Sports journalism
- Shorthand for journalist
- Videojournalism for digital platforms
- Media law court reporting
- Journalism for a digital audience
- Data journalism
What you’ll study
We regularly review and update our course content based on student and employer feedback, ensuring that all of our courses remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or module availability in future years.
Careers and employability
Your career development
Graduates will work as sports journalists for regional, national and international sports journalism brands such as the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, The Athletic, BT Sport and Reach. They will also move into other areas of the media, including digital marketing and PR, content creation for sporting organisations and event/stadium hosts for live sporting events.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
How to apply
If you are interested in joining us in September 2025, this course will open for applications through the applicant portal from September 2024. Courses starting in January 2026 will be open for applications from July 2025.
Ready to join us?
Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide. You can apply for this course throughout the year. Most of our postgraduate and professional courses are popular and fill up quickly though, so apply as soon as you can.
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Getting in touch
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If you are interested in joining us in September 2025, this course will open for applications through the applicant portal from September 2024. Courses starting in January 2026 will be open for applications from July 2025.
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Application advice
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