Multimedia Sports Journalism

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    2141 Web design professionals
    2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters

    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