BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year

The course name, BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year, describes what this programme is about. Rather than going straight into the degree, the foundation year prepares you with the essential academic and practical skills needed to succeed in sports journalism.

Designed to teach the core and advanced knowledge of journalism within the sports industry, this course applies a practice-oriented teaching method. You will learn through traditional lectures, seminars, news days, workshops, and multimedia reporting while building a strong portfolio of your work.

By the end of this programme, you will have covered journalism essentials like news writing, media law, broadcasting, and digital storytelling, and developed skills such as interviewing, live reporting, video editing, and audience engagement. This, coupled with the opportunity to gain industry experience, will provide you with an all-around education.

Birmingham City University was established in 1992 and awarded university status in 1971. The university has about 31,000 students from over 100 countries and is consistently ranked among the top 10 UK universities. The university offers high-quality education in fields like Design, Media Studies, Dance, Mechanical Engineering, and Education.

Birmingham City University provides a welcoming learning environment with its fully equipped campuses (City Centre and City South Campuses) and experienced faculty. These make Birmingham City University an excellent choice for any student.

Here are the entry requirements to study BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University:

Grade Requirements

• To be eligible, you need 80 UCAS points from a maximum of 4 A-Level subjects (CDD). You may submit equivalent qualifications, such as a BTEC, instead.
• The university also accepts 24 points overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

English Proficiency 

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is £17,690.

Birmingham City University offers its students several financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, student loans, and the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Here are some of the career options you have with a BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year from Birmingham City University:

• Sports Journalist
• Sports Broadcaster
• Content Creator (Sports Media)
• Sports News Reporter
• Social Media Manager (Sports)
• Sports PR Officer

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.