Overview

This Sports Journalism course from Coventry University aims to help you develop practical, multimedia and hands-on reporting skills through practical experience, project-based assessments, and industry connections2 to build professional portfolios and prepare you for roles in sports media.

Why you should study this course

Practical learning: develop your portfolio through coursework and opportunities to report from real sports and media environments2, helping you prepare to deliver professional-standard work.
Multimedia training: gain hands-on skills in writing, broadcasting, editing and social media optimisation using our industry-standard facilities, helping you get a competitive edge while you prepare to apply for journalism and media roles.
Hands-on experience: take part in studio and on-location production days as part of your studies, with opportunities to cover local and national sporting events which could help you build confidence and experience for your future career.
Creative community: learn within a network of MA students, alumni and industry professionals2 who support collaboration, creative growth and professional connections.
Project-based assessments: designed to mirror the pace and pressures of real newsroom environments, assessments give you opportunities to produce news, features, commentary and analysis, building a professional portfolio that showcases your employability and readiness for sports media careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Print and Digital Skills
Sports Campaigns, Commissions and Multimedia Coverage
Audio, Video and Immersive Production
Live Sports Reporting, Statistics, Power and Regulation
Professional Practice and Innovation
Specialist Media Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00

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Students are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time to gather required information and complete the student visa application process.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 106 other Masters in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold an honours degree of 2:1 or above in any subject. Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants may be invited to interview or to provide a portfolio of work.
For students entering with advanced standing, the course conforms to the standard University RP(E)L procedure.
Mature applicants with journalistic experience, but who may not hold a traditional degree at the required level, may be considered if they can evidence their experience and achievements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11200 GBP / year

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Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why you should study this course

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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