Sports Journalism

Turn your passion for sport into powerful storytelling. Build the skills, confidence, and contacts to report, and thrive as a multimedia sports journalist.

If you live and breathe sport, this is your chance to turn that passion into a career that puts you at the heart of the action. On this course, you’ll become a confident, skilled multimedia journalist, learning how to tell compelling sports stories across numerous platforms, from live match reporting to digital and social content creation.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Explore sports journalism within the wider media landscape, understanding how the industry works and where it’s heading next

• Get hands-on experience producing real journalism, working to the ethical, legal, and professional standards of the industry

• Discover the rich history, impact, and future challenges of sports journalism in a rapidly changing global environment

• Develop your voice, sharpen your critical thinking, and learn how to spot and respond to emerging trends

From traditional print and broadcast to social media and digital platforms, you’ll graduate with the confidence to create original content that connects, informs, and stands out.

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Learn by doing
This is a course built around action. You’ll create real journalism content throughout your studies, building a professional portfolio that showcases your skills to future employers. With strong industry links, you’ll also be encouraged to take advantage of work experience opportunities that bring your learning to life and give you a competitive edge.

Experience industry first-hand
Step into the newsroom and experience the pace, pressure, and excitement of the industry first-hand. Placement opportunities give you the chance to encounter real media environments, developing your skills, confidence, and professional network. Previous students have secured placements with The Independent, The One Show, and a range of local radio stations and newspapers.

Connect with industry professionals
Learn from the people shaping the sports media right now. Our guest lecture programme brings experienced journalists and media professionals into the classroom, offering valuable and honest insights and practical advice into the realities of working in sports journalism. These opportunities help you build connections that could shape your future career.

Why study the BA Sports Journalism course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Specialise in sports journalism while building a strong foundation in the wider media industry

• Study and work in Leeds, a city with a fast-growing reputation as a creative and media hub

• Access specialist industry-standard facilities designed for multimedia content creation

• Gain practical experience that can open doors for roles with organisations like the BBC and Sky Sports

• Learn directly from industry professionals through expert teaching staff and an inspiring guest lecture series

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Contemporary Issues in Sport
• Sports Reporting
• Digital Publishing
• Ethics & Sports Journalism
• Broadcast Sports Journalism
• Introduction to Media Law

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Multimedia Sports Journalism
• Sport Broadcasting
• Writing Features
• Employability in Sports Media
• PR for Journalists
• Futures: Reading the Media

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Magazine Production
• Sports Journalism in Practice
• Portfolio Production
• Journalism Project
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.