Sports Journalism BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism is an exciting and engaging programme of study which will allow you to turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career. <br/><br/>Sports journalism is a crucial part of the sports business model, modern culture and is a large and thriving sector within the media and communication industries. <br/><br/>Sports journalism is inspired by the spectacle of live sport, the drama of historical rivalries and documents athletes’ individual struggles through the lens of global sporting events. <br/><br/>This course will explore the enduring role of a sports journalist to simultaneously capture, describe and explain sporting events as they happen, communicating these events to their audience using various digital media platforms. <br/><br/>You will learn the skills and attributes you need to succeed in this rapidly changing sector and investigate the societal impact this crucial industry has on us all. As sports journalism not only covers important sporting events, but it can often hold up a mirror, towards often uncomfortable realities present in the societies in which they are situated. <br/><br/>You will explore different types of media (e.g. print, broadcast, digital) and investigate the legal, moral and ethical responsibilities that journalists have towards their contributors and audiences.<br/><br/>Your UA92 degree goes far beyond the traditional academic experience.<br/><br/>Each academic year, in addition to your four subject modules, you’ll study an extra credit-bearing module, which focuses entirely on character and personal development. You’ll get to take on a real-life project, based on a live scenario, set by one of our industry partners.<br/><br/>You’ll experience first-hand the current issues facing the industry, get the opportunity to apply your subject knowledge, challenge your perspectives, step outside your comfort zone and build key employability skills to prepare you for your future career. <br/><br/>These experiences are instrumental in developing transferable skills and key competencies such as leadership, resilience and well-being, communication, problem-solving and team-working. To help you track your progress and further refine your developing skill-set, you’ll meet regularly with your own personal development coach throughout years 1 & 2.

Are you looking for a different higher education experience? Then look no further. <br/><br/>At UA92, think fixed half day fixed timetables from 9am-1pm or 2pm-6pm*, no traditional end of year exams and a strong focus on your personal development. You’ll focus on one module at a time and be able to fit other commitments around your study. You can start studying when your ready with intakes throughout the year. At UA92, you'll learn in a way that works best for you. <br/><br/>Specialising in Sport, Media, Digital and Business, UA92 courses are built with employability in mind. Think career-relevant modules, co-developed with some of the biggest names in industry, and practical hands-on learning with small class sizes. Studying at UA92 will help prepare you for your future career after graduating. They've got your back!<br/><br/>Plus, you’ll get a degree from the highly accredited Lancaster University. Click Call University to kickstart your future today!<br/><br/> <br/>* There may be exams in some modules where external accreditations are available. If you start in February, April or June or as an accelerated student, UA92 can’t guarantee your timetable will be fixed am/pm throughout your studies.