BA (Hons) Sports Journalism
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you want to turn your passion for sport into a career, Sports Journalism could be the course for you. You’ll learn right at the heart of Salford’s MediaCity, home to BBC Sport, ITV and dock10 Studios, and close to dozens of professional clubs from football, both codes of rugby and more.
Key highlights
- Taught at MediaCity, home to BBC Sport, ITV and dock10 Studios
- Close to dozens of professional football and rugby clubs
- Attend live matches, press conferences and interviews locally
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS tariff points 112 points.
- T-level: Merit — T level Merit BTEC National Diploma DMM Access to HE 112 points including Media or Humanities subject area Scottish Highers 112 points Irish Leaving Certificate 112 points International Baccalaureate 29 points including…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 points
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — to include including Media or Humanities
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports reporter
- Sports broadcaster
- Sports content producer
- Sports presenter
- Club media officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £10,050 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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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