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International Sports Journalism MA, PGDip, PGCert
Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
A one-year professional practice course in which you will develop skills in journalism and digital media production and learn about sports communications in a global context.
Why study International Sports Journalism?
Our master's degree in International Sports Journalism is distinctive in that it's the world’s first International Sports Journalism master's degree which explores sport and communications in its international context.
The emphasis we place on globalisation in different regions and countries and the internationalisation of sports communications provides our students with a unique learning experience and will give them a head start in a demanding digital world.
We offer some of the best work experience opportunities in sports communications and boast one of the best teams of academics, sports journalists and communications professionals in the UK.
Underpinned by the academic theory of communications, we aim to develop graduates with critical awareness and practical journalism skills. The course is two thirds practical and one third theoretical. We collaborate with the sports communications industry on a regular basis to keep our curriculum and research up-to-date.
Why St Mary's?
Our master's degree in International Sports Journalism is distinctive in a number of respects:
- It's the world’s first master's degree in International Sports Journalism.
- The emphasis we place on globalisation in different regions and countries and the internationalisation of sports communications provides our students with a unique learning experience and will give them a head start in a demanding digital world. Students will also achieve exit awards PgDip and PgCert.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a wide range of practical journalism tasks, including working on live sports events. You will produce sports news stories and features, write essays, undertake research, work on team projects and participate in group presentations.
Career opportunities
Our students will graduate with a valuable combination of digital media skills and the knowledge to develop successful careers in international sports journalism and many other communications sectors.
This course is designed for graduates looking to develop careers in the sports industries including sports communications, marketing and public relations. It is also ideal for students who want to break into international broadcasting and online sports journalism.
Our programme will also equip you for further study, careers in research and a wide variety of organisations where multimedia journalism skills and specialist knowledge are in high demand.
Most PG courses start 5th October.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 13,650per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
107th
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Campus address
St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
63rd out of 97 24
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Entry standards
/ Max 190103 51%81st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10064 64%42nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.07 81%32nd
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