About Sport Journalism MA (pgcert Pgdip) in University of Brighton
Our accredited Sport Journalism MA will prepare you for an exciting, fast-paced and dynamic career in the sport media industry, equipping you with the multi-platform and multimedia skills needed to be highly employable.
The course will suit you if you have studied an undergraduate degree in a non-journalism subject area or are looking to gain a professional qualification to pursue a career in the industry.
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accreditation is recognised in the industry a strong indication that new recruits have the skills and knowledge to become effective multimedia journalists in a busy newsroom. In addition to your masters degree, you will also have the opportunity to take the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. The NCTJ diploma is a widely recognised entry-level qualification for professional practice.
Sports media is a multi-billion pound industry and has played a crucial role in shaping the development of professional sport. Sports journalists must now be as adept at running social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter, filming web video and recording podcasts as covering sports events and interviewing at press conferences.
The course is delivered by media industry professionals and respected academics. Our student journalism website, Overtime Online, will enable you to publish articles to a wider audience and you will spend time in a newsroom environment on placement.
We have close links with national organisations including Sky Sports News, The Independent, The Sun, Daily Star, TalkSPORT and the Mail Online. You'll also gain insight from field trips and from visiting industry guest lecturers. We have vast experience running journalism courses and you'll benefit from using our industry-standard facilities including the newsroom.
Our Sport Journalism BA(Hons) won the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Innovation of the Year award for its partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, which involves paid opportunities for students to cover matches in the Amex Stadium press box.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold an honours degree in related subject.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
- TOEFL iBT: 85 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in reading, 10 in listening and 17 in speaking.
- PTE Academic: 61 (with no less than 51 in each component).
University of Brighton Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Establishment Year |
1858 |
| Location |
Brighton, England |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| No. of Campuses |
4 |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time/ Part-time/ Online |
| Graduate Job Rate |
92.6% |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Total Number of Students |
20,468 |
| Number of International Students |
1,710 |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
16,761 |
| Number of Postgraduate Students |
3,392 |
| Intake Sessions |
Fall |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of Brighton Cost of Attendance
- International students who have received a letter of acceptance will need to pay a tuition fee deposit of 1,500 GBP before the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required to make a visa application.
- The tuition fee deposit can be paid by the students online or through bank transfer service partnered with western union, so international students can pay their deposit in their local currency.
- The tuition fees for international students attending University of Brighton are:
| Expense |
Annual Fees (in GBP) |
| Type of course |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate (taught) |
PhD |
| Classroom based courses |
13,416 |
13,464 |
13,194 |
| Workshop or laboratory-based courses |
14,604 |
15,156 |
14,976 |
