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BA (Hons)

Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

J834

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our Sports Journalism Foundation Entry Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.

Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.

Life experience and a keen interest in news and current affairs are what counts if you don’t have traditional qualifications.

As well as giving you a broad-based journalism education, you will develop both intellectually and personally.

Why study with us

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry) is ranked 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021)
Optional modules in the later stages of the course enable you to follow a variety of vocational pathways, which are best suited to your career aspirations.
Each print newsroom contains 20 computers (MACs and PCs) with specialist software such as InDesign and EScenic. There’s also a TV with access to rolling 24-hr news channels.

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What you’ll do

We’re part of the Google News Lab University Network. Access in-person and online training on topics including immersive storytelling, data journalism, trust, and more.
Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students
You may have an opportunity to study abroad. Students on the course have studied in the USA, Spain and China.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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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

Sports Journalism graduates work with the BBC, Granada TV, Sky Sports, the Press Association, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Everton FC, Manchester United FC, UK Athletics, and many more print, online, broadcast and sports organisations. 

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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You will, on average, attend six hours of lectures and six hours of seminars, tutorials and workshops per week.

Throughout the degree, you are assessed through individual and group presentations, reports, essays, posters, portfolios and end-of-module examinations.

The University's sports facilities were recently ranked in a national survey as being the best in any new university and rated as 5-star, the highest possible grade.

Students have worked in the media departments of football clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City during their studies.

The course has close ties with Preston North End, with students regularly attending games and press conferences. We also have partnerships with Bolton Wanderers and Fleetwood Town, where students go on week-long placements.

Close links with various clubs, sports organisations and employers in the North West cover all sports, not just football.

The benefits of our connection with Google News Lab include networking opportunities and the chance to learn from current experts and professionals in the field.

Our annual cJAM employability event shakes-up the traditional career fair format and gives you face-to-face time with up to 30 successful industry professionals, all of whom come to the event with the offer of work placement opportunities. You will:

Hear from keynote industry speakers.
Take part in an industry Q&A session.
Network informally during the breaks and lunch.
Have eight minutes of one-to-one time to pitch to selected industry guests to try and win a placement.