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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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Essential Sports Journalism and Professional Practice
- Media Law, Regulation and Court Reporting
- Journalism in Context
- Multi-Platform Sports Journalism
- Sports Portfolio and Professional Practice
- Research Skills for Journalists
- Major Journalism Dissertation
- Major Journalism Practical Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 7.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media Sports Sciences View 362 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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)
- International students should have recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree preferably in a relevant subject (e.g. Journalism, Media Studies, English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance) with a pass of at least 2:2 plus an IELTS or an equivalent English language test accepted by UKVI
Tuition Fee
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International
16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8135 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8135 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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