MA Journalism / MA Journalism (Sports) Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn to be a journalist in our real-world newsroom. Work alongside journalists from the BBC and national and regional media. Publish your work on our websites and develop a portfolio of content that will launch your career.
Previous study of journalism is not a requirement. Whatever your previous study or experience, this MA will give you all the skills you need to become a journalist. Cover core reporting skills, media ethics and law, video and digital content, and investigative journalism techniques.
Stay mainstream, or choose the sports pathway and learn a range of specialist sports journalism skills. In the final stage of the course you'll produce your own series of in-depth articles on a subject of your choice. Those who specialise in Sports will graduate with MA Journalism (Sports).
Alongside the MA, you’ll have the opportunity to do the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism or Sports Journalism. NCTJ accreditation is recognised as a gold
Key highlights
- Learn in a real-world newsroom alongside BBC and national journalists
- Publish work on course websites and build a career portfolio
- Option to take the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism or Sports Journalism
- Optional sports pathway with specialist sports journalism skills
- Modules cover media law, ethics, video, digital and investigative techniques
- Final project: your own series of in-depth articles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include related discipline; or above
- Degree: 2:2 — You may be considered with a 2:2 honours degree and if you have professional and vocational experience.
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- News reporter
- Sports journalist
- Digital content producer
- Multimedia journalist
- Investigative journalist
- Broadcast journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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