Specialist Sports Journalism

About this course

Sports journalism sits at the junction of two large industries, sport and media, each of which has undergone dramatic transformation in recent years. The growth of digital platforms, social media, and live streaming has changed how sports news is produced and consumed, while the globalisation of major sports leagues and the rise of data analytics have changed what sports journalists write about and how they obtain their stories. Specialist sports journalism is not simply reporting results; it involves investigation, analysis, feature writing, broadcasting, social media production, and the development of the critical understanding of sport as a cultural, economic, and social phenomenon that separates good sports journalism from mere fandom. At the University of Derby, this three-year programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year with work placement, and a year abroad, giving you

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