Sports Journalism

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

A-Level Entry

BCC

UCAS Points

104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

If you’re passionate about sport and think you’ve got what it takes for a future in the industry, this Sports Journalism degree can help you achieve your goals. You will gain live reporting experience at the highest level, including the chance to meet and interview top athletes and professional sportsmen and women. You’ll learn highly transferable media communication skills as well building an industry-relevant portfolio which will showcase your capabilities to future employers.

USW Cardiff is at the centre of Wales’s sporting community, just half a mile from the Principality Stadium in a city previously voted the European Capital of Sport. We have excellent contacts with sports companies locally and nationally, allowing students a range of experiences, from guest lectures to work experience, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to enter the world of sports journalism.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
BTEC MMM

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

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
Cardiff
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000