Multimedia Sports Journalism
Bournemouth UniversityMultimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught full-time over 3 years. 76% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
75.94%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of sports journalism then this is the course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multi-platform and increasingly digitally focused sports journalism industry.
Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?
- Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs
- Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours
- Showcase your sports journalism to the public via our online platform BUzz, BU’s campus radio station, Nerve magazine and your own social media channels and websites
- Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations
- Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni
- Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. grad pay (5y): £25,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ