Program Overview

Global Sports Journalism MA

Overview

The Global Sports Journalism MA course is designed to provide students with a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of the distinct world of multi-media sports journalism and its employment opportunities in related industries. The course aims to develop industry-standard, career-focused practical skills and expertise, enabling students to work collaboratively with other students and colleagues, demonstrating innovative and self-resourcefulness.

Course Options

• MA: Full-time, 1 year; Part-time, 2 years

Entry Requirements

• Academic Requirements: Bachelor's degree with minimum Second Class (2:2) in a related field.
• International Qualifications: We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate, and BTEC qualifications.
• English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening (or recognized equivalent).

Fees

• Home Applicant, Full-time: £11,340 per year
• Home Applicant, Part-time: £1,890 per 30 credit module
• International Applicant, Full-time: £16,140 per year

Funding

• Postgraduate Loans Scheme: Up to £10,906 for taught and research masters students.
• Postgraduate Scholarship: 50% discount on course fees for full-time and part-time UK and EU students.
• Alumni Discount: Up to 15% fee waiver for UEL alumni.
• Early Payment Discount: 5% fee waiver for early payment.
• Asylum Seekers Scholarship: 100% fee waiver.
• Civic Engagement: £1,000.
• Hardship Bursary: Up to £2,000.
• Sport Scholarships: Up to £6,000.

Additional Costs

• Textbooks: Students may need to purchase their own copy of books for required reading.
• Computer Equipment: Students may need to purchase their own laptop or tablet.
• Printing: Printing costs are not included in tuition fees.
• Travel: Travel costs are not included, but a free intersite bus service is available.

Course Modules

• Essential Global Football Journalism: Writing & Reporting: Develops skills in football journalism, including writing and reporting for various audiences and platforms.
• Global Football in Context: Examines the domestic and global contexts in which football operates, including historical, social, economic, political, and cultural factors.
• Employment and Industry Engagement: Equips students with skills and knowledge to navigate a variety of situations in a busy news environment.
• Professional Practice and Research Methods (Mental Wealth): Provides academic and professional competencies necessary for successful study at postgraduate level.
• Final Project: Supports students in the production of an independent, Masters-level written research project or film and media production project.
• Broadcast Journalism: Equips students with essential skills necessary to work as a journalist in a television or radio newsroom.
• Global Communication and Development: Examines the relationships between communications and international systems, including the role of communications in national development.
• Media and Marketing Communications: Explores the changing relationships between advertising, public relations, media, and other environments where promotional communications occur.
• Investigating Media and Communication Industries: Examines the media and creative industries, including their organization, institutional arrangements, media forms, products, and services.

Research Areas

• Diversity, socioeconomic impacts, and political and cultural contexts of sports both in the UK and internationally.

Career Options

• Reporter, either as a freelancer or working within a media outlet.
• Researcher, either as a freelancer or working within a media outlet.
• PR and marketing roles for agencies.
• In-house media for clubs and governing bodies.

How You'll Learn

• Guided independent study.
• Academic support.
• Dedicated personal tutor.
• Workload: 300 hours of timetabled learning and teaching activities, with 900 hours of guided independent study.

How You'll Be Assessed

• Coursework and practical assignments.
• No exams.
• Feedback provided continuously throughout the course.

Campus and Facilities

• Docklands Campus, London, E16 2RD.
• Modern, well-equipped learning environment.
• 24/7 Docklands library.
• £21m SportsDock centre.
• Campus shop and bookstore.
• Children's Garden Nursery.
• Cafés, eateries, and a late bar.
• Student Union facilities.
• On-campus accommodation available.

Who Teaches This Course

• Dr. Renata Brandao.
• Daniel Gallan.

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