Program Overview

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Sport Journalism (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field of sport journalism. The program includes a foundation year, which provides students with a solid understanding of the principles of journalism and the creative industries.

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the first year being the foundation year. The foundation year includes modules such as:

• Creative Media
• Final Project
• Storytelling
• Study Skills

The subsequent years include modules such as:

• Collaboration Project
• Current Issues in Journalism and Media
• Introduction to the Creative Industries
• Journalism: Principles and Practice (News and Sport)
• Creative Research Project
• Industry Project
• Practical Sports Journalism
• Working in the Creative Industries
• Major Project
• Professional Practice

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course include any combination of level 3 qualifications. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Employability

The course has been developed in collaboration with industry, creating opportunities for students to compete for their dream job on graduation or continue to postgraduate study. Graduates from this course have secured successful careers with BBC, ITN News, Sky Sports News, Reach PLC, and Newsquest.

Professional Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), allowing students to study for their professional (pre-entry) qualifications alongside their degree, with no additional tuition charges.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for this course are:

• £9,535 per year for UK applicants
• £17,000 per year for international applicants

Other Course Routes

This course is also available with an optional work placement year, at no extra cost. Alongside this, students can gain valuable experience and engagement with the sector through shorter work placements, internships, and work experience opportunities.

What is Included in Your Tuition Fee?

The tuition fee includes access to a range of digital resources, software, and digital recording equipment, as well as the opportunity to work on real-world projects and build a professional portfolio of content.

iPad and Learning Resources

Students may be eligible for an iPad, keyboard, and up to £300 credit for learning resources.

Accommodation

Students can live in affordable accommodation right on-campus, from only £100 per week.

Campus

The course is taught on the university's town-centre campus, which has recently invested £280m in new facilities.

Adobe

The university is Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus, providing students with access to the latest creative software and digital tools.

TUXtra

TUXtra is the university's integrated media publishing platform, which allows students to create and publish their own content.

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The university has a range of student and graduate profiles, showcasing the success of its students and graduates.

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The university has a range of news articles and stories, highlighting the achievements of its students and staff.

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The university hosts an annual Creative Week, which showcases the work of its students and staff.

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Students can get in touch with the university through its website or by contacting its admissions team.

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