MA Sports Journalism

at Liverpool John Moores University

Core modules
 

• Essential Sports Journalism and Professional Practice
• Media Law, Regulation and Court Reporting
• Journalism in Context
• Multi-Platform Sports Journalism
• Sports Portfolio and Professional Practice
• Research Skills for Journalists
• Major Journalism Dissertation
• Major Journalism Practical Project

You will need:

• a minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance) is preferable, although degrees in non-relevant subjects will also be considered

• non-standard applications from those without a degree will also be considered 
   

Additional information:

• All short-listed applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview (via Skype/telephone/Zoom in not possible in person and for international students)

• International students should have recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree preferably in a relevant subject (e.g. Journalism, Media Studies, English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance) with a pass of at least 2:2 plus an IELTS score of 7.5 (minimum 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by UKVI

Tuition fees
 

• Home (full-time, per year):£7,750
• International (full-time, per year):£16,100

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
 

You will be given an in-depth understanding of sports journalism as a profession and we strive to highlight to you the full range of career options available to you when you leave.
 

Your career and academic development are at the heart of our course design. As well as career opportunities in sports journalism, the course will open doors into areas such as PR (public relations), information management, press office/comms roles in sports clubs and organisations, sports production companies, marketing.
 

In addition, you may wish to continue to PhD study, for a career in academia. As well as gaining these highly valuable research skills, you will be equipped with transferable skills that will be highly valued in related industries such as marketing, PR, new media, broadcasting and writing.