BA Sports Journalism
Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism, focusing on sports media and reporting. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, and communication and writing. The course includes a 90-hour work experience placement and a final-year project that can be a dissertation or multimedia package. In the 2026 National Student Survey, it scored 94% for learning opportunities and academic support.
Modules
- Media Law
- Multimedia Production
- Journalism in Context
- Sports Writing and Presenting
- The Sports Reporter
- Feature Writing
- Live Sports Coverage
- Sports Media Relations
- Sport, Celebrity & Society
- Multimedia Sports Desk
- History and Ethics of Sport
- Talk Radio
- Ethics, Censorship and Regulation
- Final Year Project/Dissertation
- Professional Sports Desk
- Media Careers
- Sports Data, Fantasy Sports and Esports
- Presenting for Broadcasters
- Journalism Trends