This specialist course offers students the opportunity to develop core journalistic skills in preparation for careers in the media, working within local, national, and international sport. The course is accredited by the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists).

Students on the programme can work in our fully-equipped newsrooms and have the opportunity to produce video, audio, and written content to be published on both digital and traditional platforms.

With teaching from industry professionals and academics, the course examines how to operate as a journalist in the sports industry, covering the core journalistic skills of newsgathering, media law, ethics, interviewing, and writing.

Placements

Work experience is important in the journalism industry and all students are encouraged to seek placements as soon as possible. Previous students in the School of English and Journalism have gained placements with organisations such as Sky Sports, BT Sport, ITV Sport, and BBC Sport.

The School has good links with local media organisations, including internship opportunities with local newspapers, broadcasters, and magazines. The School also has an excellent relationship with Lincoln City Football Club and students may have opportunities to undertake work experience with the club, as well as reporting on their games for the School’s website, LSJ News.

Please note that students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs while undertaking work experience.

In third year, the core module Journalism Production 3: Professional Practice enables students to undertake work experience. The module aims to give students the opportunity to experience the media and communication industries that can be linked to their studies, gain vital skills which may prepare them for the job market and also establish and maintain links with industry professionals who may help them in their chosen career.

Please note that students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and general living costs while undertaking work experience.

In addition to formal work experience, students can develop their writing skills at the University’s student newspaper and news website, and at the community and student radio stations, Siren Radio and Brayford Radio. Students have also produced a weekly sports TV programme for YouTube, featuring match reports, interviews, and sports news from local teams.

This course is designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a career in sports journalism across print, digital, and broadcast media.

Students may pursue related opportunities in magazine and editorial work, copy editing, reporting for news outlets in other fields, or managing content and public relations in sports environments. Graduates may find roles at football clubs, sports clubs, sports bodies and sporting organisations.