Sports Journalism
Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Become a sports journalist in one of the UK’s premier sporting cities – learn from industry experts, gain real-world experience and hone your skills in state-of-the-art facilities.
Key highlights
- Specialist course focused on sports journalism and related careers
- Combines a passion for sport with journalistic writing skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — 112-120 UCAS points
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any subject; or above
Scholarships
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50Performance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of feesVice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports reporter
- Sports broadcaster
- Sports editor
- Sports communications officer
- Digital sports content producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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