About MA Journalism (sports) in University of Lincoln

Now an essential part of many news organisations, sports journalism has become a well-respected element of the media. Combing a passion for sports with the practical skills of being a journalist, this Masters programme aims to prepare graduates for a career in this exciting arena.

At Lincoln, a digital news room culture offers students the chance to develop the skills needed to report on local and national sporting events. Alongside a series of practical workshops and seminars, students have the opportunity to broadcast and produce their own sports content.

Students will have the chance to undertake a ten-day work placement, allowing them to gain hands-on experience. Previously students have secured placements with BBC Sport, BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT, and ITV. Please note that students are responsible for their travel, accommodation, and general living costs while undertaking a work placement.

Students on this course may also have the opportunity to hear from a number of guest speakers. Previous speakers have included BBC Director of London 2012 Roger Mosey, Controller of 5 Live Jonathan Wall, Editor of FourFourTwo David Hall, and ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley.

​​​​​​Entry Requirements

• An honour's degree, or an equivalent qualification, at a recognised institution

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.5 overall with R,L,S,W=6.0
• TOEFL IBT : 90 overall Reading: 21,Listening: 20,Speaking: 22,Writing: 24
• PTE:61 overall R,L,S,W=58

University of Lincoln Highlights

University of Lincoln Placements

• Major and popular employers at University of Lincoln include GSK, BBC, Rolls-Royce, Rockstar Games, Siemens, Boots, the Lincolnshire Co-operative, Santander, Lloyds Bank, Jaguar Land Rover, NHS , United Nations etc.
• 96% of the University of Lincoln's recent graduates got a job or were furthering their studies six months after graduation.

As per Emolument 2021- LIncoln University Graduates Salary by Job: