Sports Journalism, BA (Hons)

Launch your career in sports journalism with this NCTJ-accredited course at Sunderland, preparing you for roles at leading platforms like Sky Sports News, BBC Sport, or national newspapers, as well as media teams for Premier League clubs, Formula One teams, and golf's DP World Tour. Gain essential skills to work alongside industry leaders, with opportunities to report from iconic venues such as Wembley Stadium, interview executives, and cover events in football, cricket, and rugby union while mastering digital, video, and broadcast techniques.You'll receive comprehensive training in cutting-edge sports media through practical experiences in the mediaHUB, building a portfolio via the student-run SportsByte website and using advanced TV studios and broadcast equipment. Study for the NCTJ Diploma, explore media operations in the Club Journalism module, and potentially enter at Stage 2 or 3 with prior qualifications like an HNC, HND, or Foundation Degree. This course is professionally accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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