University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain thorough training for life at sport media's cutting edge. Learn the latest techniques in digital, video, and broadcast production. Study for UK journalism's gold standard qualification, the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) diploma.

You'll get the opportunity to undertake assignments such as: Working in the mediaHUB, you'll build your practical experience and develop a portfolio of work. You'll publish your work on SportsByte, our student-run website covering sport across the north-east. Our graduates have gone on to work for: This course is available with an Integrated Foundation Year, an extra year of your degree.

This route offers a supportive way of transitioning into university study. It may be suitable for you if you: We’re enhancing our Integrated Foundation Year to give you an even stronger start to your degree. The updated modules will align more with your chosen subject area.

This will help you build the knowledge, confidence, and skills you need fo

Key highlights

  • Study for the NCTJ diploma, UK journalism's gold standard qualification
  • Learn the latest digital, video and broadcast production techniques
  • Build practical experience and a portfolio working in the mediaHUB
  • Publish work on SportsByte, a student-run north-east sport website
  • Integrated Foundation Year with modules aligned to your chosen subject

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
  • GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports journalist
  • Sports reporter
  • Sports broadcast journalist
  • Digital sports content producer
  • Sports sub-editor
  • Sports media officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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