MA Sports Journalism
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
Taught by professionals and academics using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience needed in your day-to-day work as a sports journalist. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Practical training in research, writing and filming as well as multi-media sports content production Taught by journalists and sports journalists with many years' experience and links to regional/national newspapers, Sky Sports News, radio stations, magazines and independent platforms Opportunities for industry placements with media and sports organisations, including Premier League football clubs Taught in the £38million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists exams and acquire full NCTJ Diploma Publish work on the Mersey Sports Live website This is a highly vocational Masters programme, 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.
LJMU's BA Sports Journalism has been a popular and well regarded undergraduate programme for a number of years. Merseyside is the host of some of the world's best sporting events, from the Open Golf Championship, to Premier League football, and is therefore the ideal place to study the discipline of Sports Journalism.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
- Option to sit NCTJ exams and gain the full NCTJ Diploma
- Industry placements with media and sports organisations, including Premier League clubs
- Taught by journalists with links to Sky Sports News and national newspapers
- Newsrooms, studios and editing booths in the £38million Redmonds Building
- Practical skills in filming, editing, shorthand, CMS and analytics
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7.5 — 7.5 IELTS Applicants will require an IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by th
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports reporter
- Multimedia sports content producer
- Sports broadcast journalist
- Sports editor
- Digital sports content editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,190 per year | International: £18,740 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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