MA Journalism / MA Journalism (Sports) Full-time

Learn to be a journalist in our real-world newsroom. Work alongside journalists from the BBC and national and regional media. Publish your work on our websites and develop a portfolio of content that will launch your career. Previous study of journalism is not a requirement. Whatever your previous study or experience, this MA will give you all the skills you need to become a journalist. Cover core reporting skills, media ethics and law, video and digital content, and investigative journalism techniques. Stay mainstream, or choose the sports pathway and learn a range of specialist sports journalism skills. In the final stage of the course you'll produce your own series of in-depth articles on a subject of your choice. Those who specialise in Sports will graduate with MA Journalism (Sports). Alongside the MA, you’ll have the opportunity to do the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism or Sports Journalism. NCTJ accreditation is recognised as a gold

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

UK/Home: £9,250 per year

International: £19,000 per year

Full-time September 2026Part-time September 2026

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom