Program Overview

BA (Honours) Sports Journalism with Foundation Year

Course summary

Prepare to join the fast moving and dynamic world of Sports Journalism, hone your skills with industry experts and real-world experience.

How you learn

On the course you learn how the sports department of media organisations operate, how to produce news stories, match reports, commentary, preview features, opinion pieces and personality profiles and how to research and plan sports coverage for radio and television broadcasts. You will gain an understanding of public relations and media liaison techniques, such as how to devise and organise media opportunities and how to write web pages, press releases, news items and promotional material.

Modules

Year 1

• Creative Synergies In Media Production
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • The aim of this module is to introduce and encourage you to make imaginative and inventive use of skills appropriate to a diverse range of media project work.
• Media In Context
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • The aim of this module is to introduce students to the academic study of creative media practice.
• Media Project
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module supports students in the development and production of self-directed creative media or communication project work.
• Preparing For Independent Practice And Study
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • This module aims to support students in the development of independent learning, key study skills and attributes required for effective engagement with degree level study.

Year 2

• Broadcast Journalism
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: On this module, you will work collaboratively with an organisation to explore real-world challenges and professional roles.
• Live Event Reporting
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: On this module, you’ll develop your understanding of live event reporting, including key roles in live broadcasting and coverage in both radio and television commentary.
• Sport And Popular Culture
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This module will immerse you in contemporary issues and debates in sporting cultures.
• Sports Writing
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: On this module, you’ll be introduced to key writing skills for sports news and features on both print and online platforms.

Year 3

• Content Creation
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This module equips you with the skills, contextual knowledge, and confidence to produce multi-media journalistic and PR artefacts.
• Media Law, Regulation And Government
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This module will introduce you to the key social, legal, governmental, and regulatory frameworks for professional journalism.
• Research And Investigation Skills
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This module will further develop your skills in research and journalistic investigation.
• Sports Newsday
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: This module builds on your previous modules and further develops writing and broadcasting skills.

Year 4

• Long Form Journalism
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: On this module, you will develop a deeper understanding and improved practical application of language, content, style and structure in long-form journalism.
• Sports Journalism Research Project
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: On this module, you’ll undertake a project in an area of your choosing, focusing on your interests and ambitions.
• Sports News Live
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: Building on your previous study, this module further develops your writing and broadcasting skills.
• Working In Sports Media
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework 100%
  • Module Aim: You’ll develop your understanding of public relations and media management in sport.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Newspaper sports journalism
• Broadcast sports journalism
• Sports public relations
• Online sports journalism
• Magazine sports journalism

Equipment and facilities

On this course you work with:

• Industry standard, state of the art broadcast studios and exclusive access to three news rooms.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

• UCAS points: 80 points
• GCSE: English Language at grade C or 4, Maths at grade C or 4
• Access: an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2.

Fees and funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)
• International students: £18,000 per year (capped at a maximum of 20% of this during your placement year)