Sports Journalism BA (Hons)

Become an expert multimedia journalist specialising in sports journalism. You’ll develop knowledge of research, reporting, dissemination and promotion.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Study sports journalism within the wider context of journalism as a practice<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to produce real journalism content within ethical, legal and institutional constraints and influences<br/><br/><br/>- Practise assessing and analysing the developing market<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a historical and theoretical understanding of journalism, and sports journalism’s rich past and challenging future<br/><br/><br/>- Be encouraged to create content for traditional and emerging platforms <br/><br/><br/>- Develop your transferable content production skills<br/><br/><br/>- Start to build your professional contacts and confidence<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Hands-on experience**<br/>Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. We have strong links with industry, and you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of work experience opportunities to develop your professional skills.<br/><br/>**Placements**<br/>Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.<br/><br/>**Guest lectures**<br/>Our guest lecture programme will give you access to experts in industry. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage. <br/><br/>**Why study Sports Journalism at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- Specialise as you develop your knowledge of journalism<br/><br/><br/>- Study and work in a city with a fast-rising reputation as a media hub<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist facilities to create multimedia content<br/><br/><br/>- Open doors to working in a practical environment, such as at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies<br/><br/><br/>- Gain insights from leaders from across the business world in Leeds Business Schools guest lecture series<br/>

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.