Sports Journalism

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

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

96 - 112 points

About this course

Course overview

Sport is a world full of moving stories of human drama, joy and pain. Discover how to tell them, on our outstanding sports journalism course.

Why study with us

  • Participate in our annual cJAM event. This is an innovative career event which attracts employers including Sky, BBC, ITV and high- profile Independent Producers like Nine Lives Media. The event enables students to secure placements with a diverse range of employers.

  • Two second years are paid £19,500 a year to work with an international sporting graphics company. You could spend an all-expenses paid fortnight in the press office at Chelsea FC. We offer placements to all at football clubs, sporting organisations and in television, radio and print news rooms across the UK. The whole point of the course is to get you a good job afterwards.

  • You’ll work in state-of-the-art TV and radio studios exclusive to journalism students. You will take part in industry-standard news days; producing shows, podcasts, digital videos and bulletins.

    What you'll do

  • You’ll study the technical skills of broadcast and digital journalism, make podcasts, magazines and videos, as well as examining various topics across a wide range of sports.

  • This is a practical course, offering a wide range of modules, on which you’ll operate as a trainee journalist from day one and spend time on work placements.

  • You’ll hear from a wide range of industry and sporting professionals – past speakers include presenters Dan Walker and Gabby Logan, BBC sports editor Dan Roan, commentators Alistair Mann and John Murray, and sports figures such as Ian Holloway, Ellen White and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.

    Accreditations

  • This course has been accredited by the BJTC and recognised as providing 'general excellence in broadcast journalism training'. The BJTC is an industry-led body offering accreditation to courses for aspiring journalists.

    Future careers

    With superb connections and a hands-on approach, our Sports Journalism BA (Hons) degree programme has a proven track record of turning students into sports journalists and communications experts.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 - 112 points
    BTEC MMM - DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time with year in industry

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    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

    96 points

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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