BA(Hons)Sports Journalism

Study location	United Kingdom, Falmouth (Penryn Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA(Hons)
Course code	46G1

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 168 (with a minimum of 162 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	falmouth.ac.uk/sports-journalism

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

*Year one *

The first year is foundational, introducing you to sports journalism and its place in the modern media world. You’ll be eased into what is recognised as a challenging transition to trainee journalist, learning by doing – and critically reflecting on what you do.

You’ll cover the language of news and opinion writing to politics and media law, acquire a multimedia toolkit and learn shorthand. a note-taking skill that remains relevant and really useful in the digital age. You’ll also visit a working newsroom here in Cornwall and get a
chance to engage with the sports staff.

o Sports reporting
o Sports journalism in context
o News reporting 1
o Multimedia methods
o Blogging & the personal voice
o Politics & law for journalists

*Year two *

The second year is transformative. You’ll expand your sports writing skills and engage further with the contextual issues that affect sports journalists today. NCTJ exams will really put you through your paces to skilfully and speedily apply the skills and knowledge you have acquired in the areas important in a deadline-driven industry. You will also have a lot of creative fun by focusing on the production of multimedia magazines and news sites – again, an opportunity to specialise in sport.

o Sports writing
o Sports journalism & communications research
o News reporting 2
o Magazine content & creation
o Advanced multimedia methods
o Applied media law & public affairs

*Year three *

The final year allows you to refine your skills. We finish with a flourish, giving you the opportunity to operate a multimedia sports desk for two whole semesters. and contribute to commercially and creatively driven publications and websites. Gaining real news media experience and an enterprising outlook will prepare you to compete for employment and freelance commissions. Valuable industry insight and contacts can also be developed by undertaking placements, producing a practical portfolio and completing a dissertation.

You’ll also have the chance to go on a class trip to London or Manchester. Guided tours of state-of-the-art digital newsrooms (such as Sky Sports and Radio Five Live) will be supplemented by visits to Parliament and the Old Bailey.

o Multimedia sports desk
o International sports journalism
o Dissertation or mini-documentary
o Multimedia storytelling or literature & journalism

Career opportunities

This course is for anyone eager to carve out a career in sports journalism and related communication fields. But it also supplies a sound training in general journalism. For us, sports journalists are not a separate specialist breed, they are versatile, often virtuoso performers at the core of any contemporary, cutting-edge media organisation.

Potential careers include:
o Sports journalism
o PR/communications for sports clubs and organisations
o General news and features
o Magazine production
o Social media strategy
o Web content management