Courses
- NCTJ certificate in journalism
- Journalism
- For working journalists
- Proofreading and editing
- Writing
- Business
- Personal development
- SEO and the web
- Design software
Prospectus
- Our tutors
- About us
- Validation
- Alumni
- How our courses work
- Is distance learning for you?
- Latest news
- Money back guarantee
- Student successes
- Studying abroad
- Why you can trust us
Twitter news
Sports £694.50
Sports journalism course summary
|
£694.50 VAT exempt - payment options |
|
Potential sports journalists |
|
6 months - 2 years |
|
ODQLC / ABCC |
|
NCTJ certificate in journalism |
|
Money back guarantee and big savings with our student ID card |
Our Sports journalism course will give you the skills and qualifications to break into the exciting world of sports journalism - AND the chance to work as a media volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics.
We had students in Beijing, covering the last games. And you could be there, on the spot, at the 2012 Olympics. Now is the time to start.
The course covers everything you would do at a college – and more.
It provides you with the same qualifications offered by NCTJ-accredited centres – at a fraction of the price.
We provide an unrivalled service in finding students jobs.
We provide an unrivalled service in finding students jobs. You can also take advantage of our unique exam preparation course, which includes live chat and help with stress management, time management and self coaching techniques.
As well as covering the Beijing Olympics, our students work at Manchester United, Sunderland FC, Goal.com, Showtime Arabia and Sky Sports.
And you get one of the country's leading journalism trainers as your personal tutor. Cleland Thom has extensive sports journalism experience, including covering Olympics and interviewing a host of medallists.
He has covered two FA Cup finals and many Premiership and Champions League matches.
He was even on the Arsenal bus with the players after one of their FA Cup Final appearances and used to ghost-write newspaper columns for ex-Spurs skipper and England international Gary Mabbutt, and for England and Arsenal goalkeeping legend David Seaman.
He has worked for a number of specialist sports magazines, including Cycling Weekly and International Cycle Sport.
Foundation option
You can also study without having work marked for just £353.55 (VAT exempt).You still receive tutor support, study materials, exam guides and other student benefits. Email us for details.
Sports journalism course track record
- our NCTJ exam results are among the best in the country. We're the only institution that publishes them online
- top UK newspapers use the course to train their journalists - the Manchester Evening News, East Anglian Daily Times, Beds on Sunday and many more
- our students get good jobs
- we are fully accredited and have passed strict government checks
- our students vouch for us. You can speak to them before you enrol. Email us
- Why you can trust us
Sports journalism course entry requirements
The course is for anyone who is serious about journalism, especially if:
- you don't have the time, opportunity or money to go to college. Colleges may charge up to ten times more than we do - and few offer as much
- you're starting journalism later in life
- you're changing career
We look at every application individually. You may have A levels or a degree. But you must have commitment and good written English.
Sports journalism course subjects
You will cover the NCTJ syllabus - plus photography, radio journalism and publishing software. So you'll be equipped to work in a multi-media environment.
What you'll study
Sports journalism course duration and hours
The takes 6 months - 2 years. E-learning means you can work at your own pace and fit your studies around your lifestyle.
You can do extra work when it's quiet, and cut back if you're busy. And you can take time out if you need to.
Tutor support
You can email your tutor when you need help and will usually hear back the same working day.
We run live webinars and an MSN chat line during the evenings and weekends before the exams.
You can now chat to a tutor using Skype when you need help, or you can e-mail them. You will usually hear back straight away.
We also:
- mark your assignments and mock exam papers
- help you find work attachment
- prepare you for job interviews
- provide career guidance
- answer all study-related questions
- help you find work - even after you qualify
Your sports journalism course tutor
Your tutor will be Cleland Thom, who is recognised as one of the UK's leading corporate media and communications trainers.
Equipment
You'll need:
- access to a computer with an internet connection and a microphone
- Microsoft Word software, or equivalent
- an email account
- a camera, or a mobile phone with a good camera and camcorder (4 megapixel minimum)
We provide free audio software for the radio journalism modules.
Sports journalism course qualification
The course leads to the NCTJ Preliminary Certificate, which is the UK's premier journalism qualification. You'll struggle to get a job interview without it.
Career path
When you qualify, you can get a job as a reporter on a local or regional newspaper or a news website. You'll find our ex-students on newspapers, magazines and radio stations across the UK and beyond.
Alumni
Sports journalism course exam arrangements
We'll remind you when to enter the exams and help you decide which subjects to sit. The NCTJ will allocate you an exam centre.
Compare us with other providers
Any questions?
Contact us
Remember: Pay the course fee in full and get 20% off!
^ Back to top of Sports course page ^