BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism with Foundation Year in Northampton United Kingdom | University of Northampton

During your first year in the BA Multimedia Sports Journalism program, you'll collaborate with various sports organizations, clubs, and media partners across Northamptonshire. This foundational year focuses on mastering essential audio and video production techniques while developing sports writing abilities and understanding journalistic ethics in sports reporting.

Your second year elevates these skills through practical application during live newsdays, covering press conferences and sporting events, and broadcasting on our campus radio station NLive. The curriculum expands to include esports reporting, sports magazine creation, and live commentary techniques.

The final year challenges you to meet professional standards during multi-platform newsdays while preparing for your career transition. You'll explore emerging journalism technologies and narrative techniques. Your capstone project offers a choice between documentary production or magazine creation, complemented by a dissertation examining critical issues in sports media, journalism practices, or ethical considerations.