Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

UCAS Points

48 - 72 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.

    This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 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

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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