MA Sports Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University
| MA Sports Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University | |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Intake | September, January |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 14,460 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 90 |
| PTE | 60 |
This course aims to provide you with the professional skills and knowledge required for a career in sports journalism and sports media.
You will learn how to research, write and present sports-based news, commentary and features to a high standard across print, online and broadcast platforms.
You will also develop an understanding of sports media and the ethical, legal and regulatory context in which sports journalists work.
The course is delivered by a team of journalists and media practitioners with a strong commitment to practical sports journalism teaching. The teaching team includes journalists who have worked for BBC News, ITV News, Yorkshire Post and Sheffield Star and have freelance experience in journalism and public relations.
We develop connections with regional sports clubs to be able to offer opportunities for students to experience press conferences, player interviews and match-reporting.
Networking opportunities
The team draws on industry links including with alumni to provide guest speakers and visits as well as to support you in finding work experience. A recent initiative has seen former students working in sports media returning for question-and-answer sessions where they have given advice on work experience, job-hunting and career progression.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- newspaper sports journalism
- broadcast sports journalism
- magazine sports journalism
- online sports journalism
- club journalism and public relations
- freelance sports journalism
Sheffield Hallam University Highlights
| Institution Type | Public |
| Student Population | 60,000 |
| FAFSA Code | N/A |
| Application Cost | UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
| Accreditation | Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
| Accommodation | Available |
| Financial aid | Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Sheffield Hallam University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Program | Fees (GBP) |
|---|---|
| International Foundation Program | 10,250 - 12,310 |
| Placement year | 1,200 |
| Undergraduate | 13,650 |
| Postgraduate taught | 13,900 – 15,500 |
| MBA | 15,965 |
| PGCEs | 13,905 |
| Fees | Undergraduate (GBP) | Postgraduate (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 13,650 | 13,900 – 15,965 |
| Placement | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Accommodation | 3,740 to 6,292 | 3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.
| Sheffield Hallam University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 13,000 |
| Postgraduate | 12,800 |
| Sheffield Hallam University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 6,680 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 3,817 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Sheffield Hallam University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 79 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 90 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Sheffield Hallam University University Contact Details |
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| Sheffield Hallam University Address |
| City Campus,Howard Street City Campus S1 1WB |
| Sheffield Hallam University Email |
| enquiries@shu.ac.uk |
| Sheffield Hallam University Phone |
| 0114 225 5555 |