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OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Sports Journalism (603/5180/9)
Day of week: Tuesday
Times: 13:00 - 20:30
Overview
This programme of study and practice is particularly aimed at students who wish to develop a career in Sports Journalism, either as reporters for their chosen sports, or as Press officers for their clubs or organisations.
The course will be delivered by a media professional and students will have the opportunity to gain a recognised academic qualification in Sports Journalism as well as develop their underpinning knowledge and practical expertise.
The course will focus on four key sports:
- Gaelic
- Soccer
- Rugby
- Hockey
Students will also be able to develop their skills in other major and minor sports. The course consists of six units with one core unit - Law and Ethics for Sports Journalism.
The other five units are:
- Grammatical Presentation for Sports Journalism
- Multi-platform Skills for Sports Journalism
- Sports Journalism Editing Skills
- Sports Journalism Interview Techniques
- Sports Journalism Research Techniques.
Required textbook: McNae’s Essential Law for Journalists, 26th edition, by Sian Harrison and Mark Hanna, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-284770-6.
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Fees:
Academic period 2025:
Examination / Registration Fee = £80.00
FE Tuition Fee = £435.00 (Concessionary = £261.00)
Fees are payable annually.
Careers
Students could use the course to progress to level 4 or 5 courses in general media or a specific journalism programme.
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