MA Sports Journalism

Taught by professionals and academics using industry-standard facilities so you gain the hands-on experience needed in your day-to-day work as a sports journalist. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Practical training in research, writing and filming as well as multi-media sports content production Taught by journalists and sports journalists with many years' experience and links to regional/national newspapers, Sky Sports News, radio stations, magazines and independent platforms Opportunities for industry placements with media and sports organisations, including Premier League football clubs Taught in the £38million Redmonds Building with industry-standard facilities including newsrooms, studios, editing booths Opportunity to sit professional National Council for the Training of Journalists exams and acquire full NCTJ Diploma Publish work on the Mersey Sports Live website This is a highly vocational Masters programme, which provides practical training in multi-media sports reporting and production. It will arm you with key practical skills such as filming, editing, shorthand, CMS, analytics among others. LJMU's BA Sports Journalism has been a popular and well regarded undergraduate programme for a number of years. Merseyside is the host of some of the world's best sporting events, from the Open Golf Championship, to Premier League football, and is therefore the ideal place to study the discipline of Sports Journalism.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree A minimum 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance) is preferable, although degrees in non-relevant subjects will also be considered. Non-standard applications from those without a degree will also be considered Additional requirements Interview required All short-listed applicants will be invited to attend a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. Further information Extra Requirements International students should have recognised qualifications equivalent to a British Bachelors degree preferably in a relevant subject (e.g. Journalism, Media Studies, English Language, English Literature, Politics, History, Law, Sociology, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Sport Performance). International requirements IELTS Applicants will require an IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by the institution, as listed here. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. All applicants will undergo an informal interview over Microsoft Teams, including writing aptitude, general knowledge and use of English to ensure they are suitable for MA study and the rigours of an accredited programme. Please be aware that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during live interviews is not permitted. Our staff are trained in detecting the use of AI and have the right to suspend interviews if this is suspected. The use of AI during a live interview will result in your application being withdrawn.

IELTS Applicants will require an IELTS score of 7.5 (with a minimum of 7 in each component) or an equivalent English language test accepted by th

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,190 per year

UK/Home: £10,190 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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