Sports Journalism
University of South WalesCardiff, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA Sports Journalism course at the University of South Wales helps you turn your passion for sport into a career, with hands-on newsroom experience, real industry opportunities, and the skills to tell powerful, ethical stories that matter in today’s fast-moving media world.
Key highlights
- Hands-on experience working in a newsroom environment
- Real industry opportunities alongside your studies
- Develops skills in powerful, ethical sports storytelling
- Prepares you for today's fast-moving media world
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS Points: 104 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — …Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: BCC — 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Dipl…
- A-level: BC-CC — …Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff poi…
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Careers this course leads to
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Reporter
- Sports Broadcaster
- Sports Content Producer
- Digital Sports Editor
- Sports Communications Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,800
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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