Sports Broadcast Journalism

• A gold standard gateway to the world of sports broadcasting
  
  
• Learn the business from professional broadcasters
  
  
• BJTC accredited

“Our relationship with Staffs University has developed during the time over which The FA has launched the Women’s Super League. Our partnership has provided some great opportunities, both for students to experience professional sport and for The FA to engage dedicated and well trained young professionals.

On a personal level I have long since been aware of the reputation for the University and its quality cast of tutors, and having employed Staffordshire University students in the past I can vouch for their first class courses.”

Scott Field, Head of Media Relations - The FA Group

Nine nominations for Staffordshire students at Midlands Media Awards - 23/02/2011

National Media Experience for MA Journalism Students - 23/02/2011

"Without studying the MA in Sports Broadcast Journalism at Staffordshire University, I wouldn't have had either the skills or confidence necessary to enter the media world. Straight out of the course, I was lucky enough to gain employment with ESPN Sports in their football production department and the camera, editing and analytical skills taught on the MA made the transition into the production discipline a smooth one for me.

The presence of the MA on my CV opened a door at Sunderland Football Club where I am now producing all content for SAFC TV - a job that would not have been in my reach without the MA as far as qualification, experience and practical skills are concerned."

James Craggs 

The MA in Sports Broadcast Journalism is the only course of its type in the UK. Since launching in 2005 it has provided professional opportunities in the world of sports media for many postgraduates who are now working at ITV, Sky, ESPN and several top football clubs. The award has been praised and accredited by the BJTC. It is run by professional sports broadcasters and offers an exciting blend of practical and academic subjects.

You will learn the practical essentials of broadcast journalism including use of cameras, TV and radio studios and Final Cut Pro video editing. Newsdays will replicate professional practice and students will report, present and produce to broadcast standards. Other subjects include sports broadcast studies and sports law; you will also undergo six weeks of work placement in a professional setting; and learn how to produce documentary features.

Former students are now working for ITV Sport, ESPN, Aston Villa FC, West Bromwich Albion FC, and Perform TV. Others are working within the sports media industry in a variety of roles.

Staffordshire University now offers two fee waiver Journalism internships for MA students

To help us to promote and celebrate our success, the Faculty of Arts, Media and Design offers two fee-waiver internships for students who are studying on any of our 3 full-time MA journalism awards commencing in September.

Details of the bursary for 2012/13 will be made available when finalised.

• MA Sports Broadcast Journalism Programme Specification (PDF, file size: 163.72KB)

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