Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)

University of East London

Wembley. Lord's. Wimbledon. Twickenham. There's a wide and varied world of sports journalism jobs out there. Our sports journalism students have reported from all of these iconic venues in the past few years.Our sports journalism course offers practical training in multi-platform journalism. You will learn to report on sports for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet, and mobile applications. Expert lecturers and working sports journalists will guide you. You will have the chance to interview important figures, report on matches, and visit studios and facilities. You'll develop a deep passion and knowledge of sports journalism to share with others. Our sports journalism course covers various aspects, from rapid match reporting to producing television content.Real-world learning in London, by attending sports events, conducting interviews, and covering major sporting occasions.Our emphasis is on hands-on experience. You will attend matches and press conferences.You will also look at the broader connections between sports and journalism. This includes politics, identity, commerce, film, and music, and how this relates to sports journalism jobs and the wider industry.

School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI)