Sport Journalism BA (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn the core practical skills of journalism and how to apply them to a sports specialism using traditional research and writing approaches as well as new and developing media forms. Sharpen these skills with an in-depth understanding of the wider political, social, historical and economic sporting environment - alongside the legal and ethical frameworks journalists work within - adding depth and authority to your reporting. There are also many opportunities to put your learning into practice on live assignments for our in-house channels, sports partners and industry links across digital, TV, radio and print.
We are the official Education Partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC Foundation, giving you opportunities to put your journalism skills into practice covering live events.Students on the course have the opportunity to take placements with these partners. You'll also gain hands-on experience working alongside them on match days, from live reporting on the radio, to interviewing players in the press room post match. This builds real-world experience that feeds into your projects back in the classroom.
Benefit from studying with a team of industry specialists in both sports reporting and general journalism, across a range of platforms.
Key highlights
- Official Education Partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC Foundation
- Placement opportunities with professional sports club partners
- Match-day experience including live radio reporting and press room interviews
- Live assignments across digital, TV, radio and print platforms
- Covers media law, ethics and the wider sporting environment
- Taught by industry specialists in sports reporting and general journalism
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports reporter
- Sports broadcaster
- Digital sports content producer
- Club media officer
- Sub-editor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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