Comments about MA-Postgraduate Diploma Sports Journalism - At the institution - London - Greater London
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Objectives
The course will focus on current practice, concepts and issues that underpin sports journalism, such as social, ethical, commercial and cultural issues affecting worldwide sport, together with appropriate enterprise skills. The course will draw on the burgeoning world of New Media and comprise broadcast and electronic journalism alongside more traditional print platforms. Guest speakers and practising journalists will teach the majority of the curriculum. London as the location for the 2012 Olympics offers unique opportunities for students to undertake work-based learning and a wide range of practice and academic work.
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Entry requirements
Applicants will be expected to have a good undergraduate degree and or commensurate experience in journalism, broadly defined.
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Academic title
MA/Postgraduate Diploma Sports Journalism
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Course description
Career Prospects
In keeping with the ethos of the London College of Communication, we expect our students to be dedicated to a career in sports journalism and for them to see practice-based education as the route to that goal.
Assessment
Coursework, essays, practical workshops, a major project/dissertation
Application
Directly through London College of Communication
Award
University of the Arts London MA Degree/Postgraduate Diploma