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.