Sports Journalism is a form of journalism that reports on sports topics and events. Sport is at the centre of the boom among media industries. Reporting of sports in newspapers, magazines on the television and radio and websites is increasing. Sport journalism is now a multi-skilled vocation requiring professionals who can communicate with a diverse audience across a range of media.

Sports journalism is highly specialized and requires specialist knowledge, but the disciplines and practices employed by a sports journalist do not differ greatly from those of a standard journalist.

Post graduate programme in sports journalism is designed to enhance development of writing and reporting skills, knowledge and career opportunities in sports journalism.

The course will also train the students to the areas of sports, rules of the game in different spheres and how to write the technical details in a simpler manner. Students should be well aware of the rules and regulations of all the major games like football, Kabbadi, Cricket, Volleyball, Tennis and Rugby and be able to write without any fear.

You will be covering following subjects understanding media and Society, Introduction to Print Journalism, Introduction to Radio, Sports Journalism: Print-based Media, Sports Journalism: Broadcast Media, etc. Career opportunities include newspaper, magazine, radio, television and online journalism, as well as associated roles in public relations and media management in sports management.