Overview

International Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London is distinctive in a number of respects; it's the world’s first International Sports Journalism master's degree that explores sport and communications in its international context.

The emphasis we place on globalisation in different regions and countries and the internationalisation of sports communications provides our students with a unique learning experience and will give them a head start in a demanding digital world.

We offer some of the best work experience opportunities in sports communications and boast one of the best teams of academics, sports journalists and communications professionals in the UK.

Underpinned by the academic theory of communications, we aim to develop graduates with critical awareness and practical journalism skills. The course is two thirds practical and one third theoretical. We collaborate with the sports communications industry on a regular basis to keep our curriculum and research up to date.

Students at International Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:

have the ability to specialise in broadcasting, documentary, or digital journalism

have the opportunity to write for the course magazine: sportsgazette.co.uk

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods

Core Skills in Journalism

Critical Issues in Sports Journalism

Digital Sports Journalism

International Sports Reporting

Sport, Globalisation and the Media

The Sports Journalism Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sports Management Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 114 other Masters in Sports Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Previous degree 2:2

Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

We ask every applicant to submit a sample of their journalism with their application.

If applicants do not have a recent sample, the programme director will set you a written sports journalism task prior to proceeding to interview.

When appropriate, applicants will be interviewed in person or via Skype.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18750 GBP / year

≈ 18750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11910 GBP / year

≈ 11910 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Students at International Sports Journalism from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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