**Why study Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?**
- 90% of graduates in work or doing further study 15 months after the course - 2020 National Student Survey
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. This key industry accreditation means the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements
- Study and work in Liverpool Screen Schools 38 million Redmonds Building, giving you access to state of the art facilities including editing suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio
- Opti...
**Why study Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- 90% of graduates in work or doing further study 15 months after the course - 2020 National Student Survey<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. This key industry accreditation means the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements<br/><br/><br/>- Study and work in Liverpool Screen Schools 38 million Redmonds Building, giving you access to state of the art facilities including editing suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio<br/><br/><br/>- Option to learn invaluable Shorthand techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to undertake work placements with leading media outlets and sports clubs<br/><br/><br/>- Study in a friendly environment with a dedicated personal tutor<br/><br/><br/>- Large range of highly focused modules to develop your journalistic skills<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to write for and publish on the highly regarded Mersey Sport Live website<br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>Merseyside is the host of some of the worlds best sporting events, from the Open Golf Championship, to Premier League football and the greatest horse race in the world. Where better to study a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree than Liverpool John Moores University, where you will learn how to be a professional journalist, within a School which has a great reputation for its links to industry and high quality graduate training.<br/><br/>This BA (Hons) degree programme provides practical training in sports reporting across all forms of media and underpins it with the very latest theory. It will ask questions such as what is sports role in society? and what are the factors driving the surge in interest? By the end of the course you will have all the answers and the academic underpinning to fully understand the industrys future direction.<br/><br/>You will have access to the Liverpool Screen Schools industry-standard facilities, helping you secure the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. These facilities include edit suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio.<br/><br/>Our strong links with local newspapers, television companies and radio stations mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course, and you will be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Liverpool John Moores University
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PP55
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
A levelB,B,C A,B,B Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 UCAS Tariff112 128 Scottish HigherAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Access to HE DiplomaAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM DDM Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. T LevelTo obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £17,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |