MA Sports Journalism

at St Mary's University

Modules
 

• Sports Journalism
• Reporting and News Writing
• Core Skills for Journalists (Shorthand)
• Digital Sports Journalism
• Media Law
• Public Affairs for Journalists
• Critical Issues in Sports Journalism
• Sports Journalism Project

We normally require a good degree in any discipline.

Additional requirement information
 

• In exceptional circumstances, we may accept a student without such a qualification if they demonstrate an aptitude and commitment to sport and/or journalism.
• All candidates selected for interview will be asked to submitted samples of their journalism and sit a short one-hour entrance test. You can do this online or in person. The entrance test assesses your media skills, creativity, sporting knowledge, sub-editing and writing.

International requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no less than 7.5 in writing (or equivalent).

• Home: £9,750
• International: £14,550

The tuition fees listed are for the duration of the course. Students will be charged for the modules undertaken per academic year. Module prices are calculated as a percentage of credits against the total credits and cost of the degree.

Our graduate success stories are what we are most proud of. During your studies you will have opportunities to secure work placements and gain valuable industry experience.

You will meet some of our most successful graduates, currently working at the BBC, Sky Sports News, TalkSport, The Cricketer, The Evening Standard, The Chronicle, The Irish Times, Wimbledon, Harlequins and Brentford FC.

You will have the opportunity to meet prospective employers and some of our graduates who are successful freelancers.