Programme Specification for Sports Journalism (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why study Sports Journalism as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Studying sports journalism at UEL means you will learn about a range of sports and how to report on them as journalists. The degree will equip you with the skills to write and produce sports reports for sports newspapers and sports magazines. You will be able to analytically evaluate the significance of sports in social, cultural and political contexts.
From the Olympic and Paralympics stadia to Premier League football grounds, via Lords, Twickenham and Wimbledon – studying Sports Journalism at UEL is all about understanding the influence sport has on our society – and, in turn, that society has on sport. You'll also learn the techniques that journalists use to cover local and global sporting events and report sports news and about developments within the sporting media.
What will I study?
Level 1 modules will give you the skills to theoretically understand the importance of journalism and sports journalism; and the skills to write as a journalist. In levels 2 and 3 you will gain valuable industry experience, and use that knowledge to produce and publish sports articles, and, with fellow students, produce specialised sports articles and magazines. Level 3 also gives you the chance to apply your academic knowledge with a sport-related dissertation.
On completing their programme in sports journalism, students will have gained:
- A critical knowledge of sports journalism and its relationship to society, with a focus on London as the host city of the 2012 Olympiad.
- The skills relevant to sports journalism and other professional activities including the ability to report on local and global sporting events.
- Analytical skills in the workings of editorial processes, including the production of a sports magazine.
Sports Journalism students are encouraged to submit work for publication, in-house publication, student union newspaper or external publications.
Support
We pass on our expert knowledge and study skills via journalistic writing workshops. We have talks and master classes from visiting journalists and media professionals. Personal tutors, all academics with a background in journalism, have extensive contacts in the professional field.
We have strong links with national newspapers, and with speech and music radio stations. We also have a good working relationship with ITV production companies and contacts across a variety of media platforms. This provides networking opportunities as well as traditional academic guidance.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Sports Journalism.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study Sports Journalism?
National and local newspapers have specialised pages dedicated to sports reporting. With 28 TV stations dedicated to sports reporting and several Premiership clubs with their own TV stations, there are plenty of media companies employing specialist sports journalists. Alongside more traditional employment opportunities, sports journalism graduates will be fully prepared to report on the 2012 Olympics and its legacy. Other careers paths may include PR and marketing, Press officer posts, and Sports Agency promoters. Such roles require an understanding of sports, journalism and the contexts in which these develop.
What can I combine with Sports Journalism?
Popular combinations include:
- Fitness and Health/Sports Journalism (CP6M )
- Fitness and Health with Sports Journalism (C6P5)
- Sport & Exercise Science/Sports Journalism (CP6N)
- Sport & Exercise Science with Sports Journalism (C6PM)
- Sports Development /Sports Journalism (CPP5)
- Sports Development with Sports Journalism (C6PN)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
280 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Journalism programmes available
For further information on the range of Journalism programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Page http://www.uel.ac.uk/adi/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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