MA Sports Broadcast Journalism
Course overview
The Solent University, Southampton, MA, Sports Broadcast Journalism is a master's degree programme accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) and teaches students how to create professional sports content to be broadcast or published on audio and visual platforms. Students get to know how to find, collect, and distribute stories on a variety of platforms, developing their editorial and technical production skills. It teaches students to adapt to the quick pace of the modern sports broadcasting industry.
The course contains a four-week professional work placement as a requirement, which provides students with a great experience in the work environment. Students will work in industry-type news days with professional resources available to them, such as television and radio studios, to produce live output with tight deadlines. The final project is an extended broadcast feature that will demonstrate professional attainment.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. Two academic references are mandatory for the application. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a 2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, such as journalism or sport.
- Alternatively, candidates with extensive professional practice in the broadcast or journalism sector may be considered for entry without the standard academic qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language need an IELTS minimum 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading, listening, and speaking, or submission of an equivalent accepted test score.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this BJTC-accredited course are equipped with the production and editorial skills to enter broadcast and digital media roles immediately.
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Editor (TV, Radio, Production)
- Online Presenter/Producer
- Freelance Broadcaster
- Public Relations Officer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MA Sports Broadcast Journalism at Solent University, Southampton, is £17,780 for international students. Please note that the fee is subject to change.
Admission
Students can apply through the direct application system. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.
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