Overview

This Sports Journalism is a highly vocational Masters programme from Liverpool John Moores University , which provides practical training in multi-media sports reporting and production. It will arm you with key practical skills such as filming, editing, shorthand, CMS, analytics among others.

Employability

Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

You will be given an in-depth understanding of sports journalism as a profession and we strive to highlight to you the full range of career options available to you when you leave.

Your career and academic development are at the heart of our course design. As well as career opportunities in sports journalism, the course will open doors into areas such as PR (public relations), information management, press office/comms roles in sports clubs and organisations, sports production companies, marketing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism in Context

Media Law, Regulation and Court Reporting

Research Skills for Journalists

Essential Sports Journalism and Professional Practice

Multi-Platform Sports Journalism

Sports Portfolio and Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 123 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Other requirements

General requirements

a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance) is preferable, although degrees in non-relevant subjects will also be considered

non-standard applications from those without a degree will also be considered
All short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview (via Skype/telephone/Zoom in not possible in person and for international students)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9520 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9520 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Liverpool

Funding

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