Britain is one of the world’s major sporting powerhouses. In the past years we have seen the London Olympics in 2012, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014, the Rugby World Cup in 2015, the 2017 London World Athletics and Para-athletics Championships, the Cricket World Cup in 2019 and the 2022 Women’s soccer European Championships. It is the home of the Premier League, the most lucrative and popular soccer league in the world, as well as the Wimbledon tennis championships and the Open golf championship. During this course we will analyse the perceived benefits of hosting major sporting events and look into the culture of sport. Why does sport matter so much to so many people? 

This course will appeal especially to those planning a career in Sports Journalism.