Sports Journalism (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University

Overview

The Sports Journalism (Hons) course offered by Liverpool John Moores University  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 sport's 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 industry's future direction.

You will have access to the Liverpool Screen School's 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.

Our strong links with local and national media outlets and sports clubs across the region mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course. You will also be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website Mersey Sport Live.

Employability

LJMU Sports Journalism graduates have a good track record of employment, forging successful careers as sports reporters, freelance journalists, editors and presenters. As well as working in broadcasting and across a range of digital media outlets, our graduates can be found working for sports governing bodies, club media and other sports related public relations and communications departments.