BA Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development; Media, Broadcast and Production preferred Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism, combining sports journalism with broader media production. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Project Management. The programme includes a foundation year for students who do not initially meet entry requirements for a three-year degree, and offers placement opportunities alongside live briefs including content for the Birmingham Eastside website.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Media Production Practice
- Collaborative Media Production
- Media Concepts and Investigation
- Media Project
- Sports Journalism Landscapes
- Introduction to Sports Journalism Techniques
- Investigating Media Texts, Industries and Audiences
- Digital Reporting
- Community and Industry Collaboration
- Journalism in Context
- Sports PR and Communication
- Live Project
- Collaborative Practice
- Comedy in the Media and Popular Culture
- Fandoms and Subcultures
- Photojournalism
- Television Studio
- Creating Compelling Content
- Digital Storytelling
- Radio Documentary and Podcast Production
- Commercial Photography
- Emotion, Media and Culture
- Climate Change, Media Work, and You
- Television From Small Screens to Smart Screens
- Graphic Design
- PR Campaign Planning
- Digital Creators Lab: Media and Journalism
- Exploring PR, social media and influencers
- Live Music and Media
- Live Radio Production
- Major Project Preparation
- Major Project - Hybrid
- Major Project - Production
- Understanding Social Media: Practices, Cultures and Debates
- Digital Futures
- Creative Camera
- Radio Station
- Audio Drama and Podcast Writing
- Audience and User Experience
- Gender, Sexuality and the Body
- Race, Media and Culture
- Popular Music Narratives
- Media Production Company
- Communication in Action
- Feature Writing for News Media