Sport Journalism BA(Hons)

Overview

Sport Journalism equips you with the knowledge and skills to work in this exciting industry. We have brought together a strong group of academics and practitioners well qualified to deliver a dedicated course. The Journalism Centre, with state-of-the-art multimedia equipment and two newsrooms, provides the perfect setting for students to develop their talents.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years

UCAS code P500
Course content

Course structure

Year 1 introduces practical skills such as shorthand, sports reporting and news writing which are then placed into context by critical studies.
Year 2 builds on your knowledge of practical journalism and introduces multimedia journalism. You also develop an understanding of how sport and media intertwine both nationally and globally.
In the final year, you embark on investigative research and choose specialist options such as convergence journalism and public relations. You also undertake at least 10 day's work experience. Placement opportunities include Arsenal Football Club, When Saturday Comes, Hayters Sport Agency and the Eastbourne Herald sports desk.
You also have the chance to write for the course website, Overtime. You can see the work that our students are producing at www.overtimeonline.co.uk.

Areas of study

You will explore practical journalism skills and the wider critical and contextual study of leisure, sport and the media.

Syllabus

Year 1
Introduction to Sport Journalism
News Journalism
Public Administration
Introduction to Sports Policy
Introduction to Graduate Skills and Research Methods
Sport, Leisure and Social History
Introduction to Politics and Sport
Year 2
Sports Writing
Multimedia Journalism
Newspaper Journalism
Law
Sport, Leisure and the Media
Research Methods for Sport Journalism
Year 3
Work placement
Critical Investigations/Dissertation
Politics and Power in the Sport Media
Options from a wide range including:
Convergence Journalism
Public Relations
Advanced Sport Journalism
Sports Fictions and Biographies
Sport Documentaries
Critical and Interdisciplinary Approach to Football Culture
Race, Ethnicity and Popular Culture
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. General Studies is included.
BTEC
DDM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3) with 18 credits at merit or above. Must include level 3 units in media, history or journalism.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least five subjects including English language and mathematics. We do not accept Functional Skills or Key Skills as a GCSE equivalent. Applicants must have already passed, or be in the process of taking the required GCSEs.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 7.0 overall, 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Other:
applicants studying a mixture of A-levels and BTEC will be made offers based on the above grades.
Applicants may be interviewed.
We welcome applications from mature students.
Location

Location Eastbourne
Career opportunities

Career opportunities include newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online journalism as well as public relations and media management in sport organisations. You will also acquire transferable skills suited to other graduate careers.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BA(Hons) Sport Journalism [K1EA006]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP
Student views

Maria Hudd

Sports Journalism BA(Hons)

When I started my degree, I never imagined I’d be working part-time for a local newspaper – The Eastbourne Herald - in only my second year, but it’s thanks to the work placement and continued support that this course offers that I am able to do so.

Professional qualification and more

I originally chose the Sport Journalism degree at the University of Brighton because it offered the NCTJ qualification but, since being here, the course has given me so much more. I know I will leave with a repertoire of knowledge beyond just sport journalism, including politics, law and multimedia skills.

Industry expertise

Our lecturers have real-life experience in the industry we aspire to be in. Their work varies from tabloid to broadsheet which means the lessons and tips they pass onto us are invaluable.

With their varied expertise, it ensures that whichever field you find yourself heading towards, they’ll be able to help and advise you every step of the way.

Your money’s worth

The Eastbourne campus has all the facilities I’ve ever needed, and then some. The sports facilities are exceptional and there’s a team or sport here for everyone to enjoy and have a go at.

The Sport Journalism BA(Hons) has everything you need, and more, to get your money’s worth out of a degree and stand you in great stead for a career in the media industry.

Kieran Poole

Sports Journalism BA(Hons)

I am currently in my second year.

Sports events

After spending two years in Eastbourne I have certainly grown attached to it: from its outstanding natural beauty to its international sports events such as the AEGON International pre-Wimbledon tournament.

At university you are in charge of your own destiny, and as a sport journalist I have been able to report at the AEGON International, and cover Eastbourne Town FC’s Ryman League matches for the local newspaper.

Community

Learning-wise, the school attracted me because of its tight community of students, lecturers and researchers, and as a lover of sport, the wide variety on offer here makes it like no other.