Sports Journalism Leeds Beckett University

Overview

You don’t need a journalism or media-related degree to join this course, only a commitment and passion to work in the world of sport. You’ll be welcomed for your desire to gain a professional qualification to help you work as a sports journalist. 

As part of this  Sports Journalism programme at Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Research, write, edit, and produce multimedia content

• Work with athletes, teams, and sports organisations to gain practical insights that go beyond the classroom

• Report across a variety of platforms on sports events, gain real-world newsroom experience, and prepare for the demands of working in industry

• Develop data and analysis journalism skills to enhance your sports reporting and storytelling

• Engage with audiences on social media and digital platforms as you build your personal brand as a sports journalist

• Explore ethics and legal considerations, and learn to navigate them in practice

• Evaluate sports journalism's role in society and its impact on culture, politics and the economy

• Prepare for a career in sports journalism with networking, mentorship, and industry exposure

Career prospects

Report from pitch or courtside, hit the airwaves with the latest sports news, or work behind the scenes in this thrilling industry. Sports journalists can work anywhere the game is happening, from local news websites, newspapers and TV stations to major sports networks and magazines. You’ll cover all the action, from grassroots sports to the biggest games of the year. Whether you're driven to write, edit, produce, or report, there's a place for you in sports journalism. Beyond traditional, there are also many newer roles in digital sports journalism, such as: 

• Content creator

• SEO specialist

• Social media manager

• Video producer

• Data analyst