University of Lincoln

BA Sports Journalism

University of Lincoln

Course overview

The BA Sports Journalism at the University of Lincoln, accredited by the NCTJ, is a three-year programme designed to equip students with the skills needed to produce high-quality sports content for print, broadcast, and online platforms. The programme covers newsgathering, reporting, interviewing, media law, and public affairs in the sports industry.

Learning involves students producing news and feature items using specialist equipment in newsrooms and digital studios. Students will also have the opportunity to specialise in broadcast, digital, or magazine routes in later years. Assessment methods include written coursework, reports, presentations, and formal written examinations.

Entry requirements

Those interested in taking this course are required to submit a personal statement with reasons for applying to the course and other important academic information. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants generally need between 96-104 UCAS Tariff points from A-Levels at CCC to BCC, BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, T Levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and an International Baccalaureate.
  • Similar international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section.
  • Similar English tests like PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Sports Journalism from the University of Lincoln can work as:

  • Sports Editors
  • Press Officer/Media Managers
  • Multimedia Journalists
  • Sports Content Producers
  • Sports Columnist/Feature Writers

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BA Sports Journalism in the University of Lincoln is £18,300.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or the University application system. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you through the process.

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