Global Sports Journalism MA

University of East London

Understand to a sophisticated and comprehensive level the distinct world of multi-media football journalism and its employment opportunities in related industries Develop industry-standard, career-focused practical skills and expertiseWork collaboratively with other students and colleagues and demonstrate innovative and self-resourcefulnessCreate original multi-media football content across a range of platforms and formats, utilising a full range of contemporary technologiesYou'll learn how football has established itself as a dominant global phenomenon both on and off the pitch. You'll look at current trends and topics and how football reflects the society we live in. You'll also explore cultural differences and how football journalism is affected across the world.You'll explore the business and politics that drive so many football news stories, from Super Leagues to the MLS, and importantly you'll learn how to produce multimedia content that tells these stories to a variety of audiences. You'll also have the opportunity to develop other relevant skills including commentary and production.You'll be taught by a range of staff, many of whom run are journalists or have extensive journalism experience, which ensures that the practice-led research which is disseminated in the studio, or actually takes place there, is relevant to industry and practice. It also means that design studios are well placed to take advantage of the myriad of professional networks which staff bring with them. Within each module are a design component and support/contextual component with the intention that knowledge and skills are always introduced and developed in relation to studio projects.With football still one of the most popular sports in the UK and on the planet the desire and need for content has never been more relevant. The Global Football Journalism course will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge of how to produce engaging content about the sport.

School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI)