The University of Brighton has announced the UK’s largest indoor cricket academy, enabling aspiring cricketers to develop their talents while earning a degree. Read More
Category Archives: Journalism courses
Why the Brighton marathon feels more like a festival than a race
After the success of this year’s Brighton Marathon, Lottie Donegan — one of our Sports Journalism students — gives us their thoughts on this year’s race. Read Lottie’s review below … Read More
Students gain industry experience through University partnership with Brighton Marathon Weekend
Students at the University of Brighton are gaining valuable real-world experience to boost their employability thanks to a partnership with the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Now in its second year, the partnership offers a range of opportunities for University of Brighton students pursuing careers in sports, events management, journalism and more. Read More
Brighton Journalism students gain insights through guest speakers, workshops, and field trips
It’s been another busy few weeks for BA and MA Sports Journalism and Journalism students, with a range of extra activities, events and industry-focused learning. Read More
Triumph in thrilling Sports Journalism Society futsal tournament
The Sports Journalism Society held their second major social event of the year in the form of a futsal tournament on Friday, March 7. Read More
Behind the Scenes at Sky Sports: VIP access for Sports Journalism students
University of Brighton’s BA and MA Sports Journalism students had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at Sky Sports on Tuesday (March 25), with exclusive access to the state-of-the-art studios, where students saw live broadcasts monitored and directed from the production gallery. Read More
Try out university at a summer school
If you’re in year 12 or your first year of 6th form college, you have the chance to try out what it’s like to study at university at one of our summer schools.
We are offering residential and online summer schools, and all are free to attend. Read More
Trainee sports journalists interview darts’ biggest stars at the PDC Premier League in Brighton
In an exclusive opportunity for aspiring sports journalists, trainee reporters from the University of Brighton’s MA and BA Sports Journalism course were granted access to the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation) Premier League darts event held in Brighton. Read More
Student journalists interview leading international correspondents on a field trip to Parliament and CNN International
A group of aspiring student journalists from the University of Brighton’s BA and MA Journalism programmes recently had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of politics and international news reporting during an educational field trip to London. The experience provided students with a rare and valuable behind-the-scenes look at the UK Parliament and CNN International’s London bureau. Read More
Trainee sports reporters gain exclusive insight from President of Sports Journalists Association, Darren Lewis
BA and MA Sports Journalism courses were given a unique opportunity to learn from two leading figures in sports media during an exclusive guest speaker event.
Organised by Channel 4 sports news correspondent and visiting lecturer Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, the session featured Darren Lewis, Assistant Editor at the Daily Mirror and President of the Sports Journalists’ Association. Read More
Brighton students join conference on diversity in sports media
‘A must see for anyone who wants to work in sports journalism’ – that was the verdict of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) student John Ejon-Ogwal, who attended D Word 5, a unique conference on diversity in sports media. Read More
Journalism students in the Amex Stadium press box
Over the weekend, our Sport Journalism MA students had the unique opportunity to be in the press box at the American Express Community Stadium.
Student journalists interviewed on ITV
ITV news visited the university as part of a feature on encouraging more female representation in sport.
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Sports Journalism students peak into elite sport events with Matchroom
Frank Smith, CEO of Matchroom was welcomed to the Newsroom at Moulsecoomb to share his expertise and experience of staging major events, including world-title boxing fights. Read More
Student’s tweet goes viral
A tweet by second year Sports Journalism BA(Hons) student Thomas Davies-Crisp went viral. Read More
Sports Journalism students win NFL press accreditation
Four Sports Journalism MA students got their training off to a flying start by winning press accreditation with the NFL. Read More
Sky Sports broadcaster is latest guest speaker on journalism courses
Sport journalism and journalism students enjoyed a special guest speaker session from rising star of sport media, Aymen Babar.
University of Brighton Sport Journalism students cover major sporting action at Brighton Racecourse and The Amex
As part of their Professional Practice module, a group of 15 Sport Journalism students reporters covered Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s 2-1 loss to Everton from the press box at The Amex. Twelve hours later, they travelled to Brighton Racecourse to report on the opening day of the spring racing season.
Industry heavyweights visit our Sports Journalism courses
We have some great guest speakers who come in to inspire and share their career experience with our students – if you’re thinking about choosing our Sports Journalism BA or MA course, find out about the kind of people you will hear from when you study at the University of Brighton.
Meet the staff: Dr Simon McEnnis, subject lead media
“I knew from a very young age that I was going to be a journalist because I loved creative writing at School. I was having a clear-out over Christmas and I found a football match report that I wrote when I was 13 and my teacher left the comment “could have been lifted from the sports pages” which turned out to be a premonition given my career path. Read More
University of Brighton journalism graduate grabs Emmy glory in the USA
Jordan Hogan has won a TV reporting Emmy award, considered the Oscars of US TV.
James O’Brien heads Annual Journalism Lecture
Broadcaster, writer and LBC radio presenter James will be speaking to staff and students this Thursday in Mithras House. Read More
Refugee journalists share their stories to Journalism students
Staff and students from our journalism courses have joined refugee journalists from Afghanistan, Qatar and Iran at the London College of Communication. Read More
Journalism MA graduate lands Mail Online job
Millie Payne, who graduates from the University of Brighton’s Journalism MA this year (having also completed a degree in English Language and Media at Brighton), is about to start as a junior showbiz reporter on the popular tabloid.
Journalism student publishes book of lockdown columns
In a major achievement during this year like no other, Jenny Bathurst, who is studying Journalism BA(Hons) at the University of Brighton, has published a book called Lockdown Observed: Becoming an Adult Without Leaving the House, a collection of her weekly articles for Sussex Newspapers from April 2020 to April 2021.
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The course has really encouraged me to experiment, make mistakes and learn from them.
Final year Journalism student Harrison Kirby talks about his studies.
Sports Journalism course runner up in NCTJ Awards for Excellence in Journalism
The course’s virtual exchange with the University of Florida was Highly Commended in the Innovation of the Year category for providing a new teaching and learning cross-cultural experience for students to develop their skills in a live virtual environment. Read More
Jamie Phillips wins top NCTJ award for campaigning journalism
Sport Journalism graduate, Jamie Phillips, has won the NCTJ’s prestigious Trainee News Journalism award in the NCTJ Awards for Excellence 2020. Read More
Podcast: Simon McEnnis – Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19
Principal Lecturer Simon McEnnis discusses the future of sports journalism. Read More
MA student wins at BJTC awards
Joe Harbert, Sport Journalism MA student, on winning the Best Online News Site award at the 2020 Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) awards. Read More
MA student wins at BJTC awards
Congratulations to Joe Harbert, Sport Journalism MA student, on winning the Best Online News Site award at the 2020 Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC) awards. Joe won the award for his work on grassroots football in Kent while studying on his undergraduate degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Journalism students investigate life under Covid-19
Journalism students got their first bylines by the end of Welcome Week as they launched a unique investigation into life under Covid-19 for our student-run journalism website overtimeonline.co.uk. Read More
Podcast: Simon McEnnis – Sports Journalism and sport during Covid-19
Principal Lecturer Simon McEnnis discusses the future of sports journalism. Read More
New Overtime magazine
The latest edition of Overtime magazine, produced by University of Brighton journalism students, is now available. Read More
Celebrating International Women’s Day through sport
The University of Brighton welcomed teenage students from a school in Horsham to focus on careers for women in sport. Read More
Clive Tyldesley leads tributes to journalists of the future
Legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley was the guest of honour at the University of Brighton’s first Journalism Awards. Read More