BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism is a journalism degree centred on the practice of modern sports reporting and media production. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students study on the BBC campus in Plymouth and work directly with local sports teams to produce media content. The first year covers foundational techniques through Serious Skills, Fast News, Journalism in Practice, Making Headlines, Digital Storytelling, and Journalism in Context. The second year focuses on advanced reporting and production via Investigative Journalism, The Hustle, Trending Now, The Big Show, Slow Journalism, and Pod Sounds. The final year consolidates this experience through And Finally…, The Winter Edition, The Newsroom, The Buzz Feeder, and Big Show: Season Two.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96-112. Three A-levels at grades CCC - BBC Or BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM Or Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language or an acceptable equivalent qualification We will accept 2 AS levels in lieu of one A level but must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or BTECs (General Studies is excluded) Applicants with other qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- South East: 5%
- South West: 90%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Serious Skills
- Fast News
- Journalism in Practice
- Making Headlines
- Digital Storytelling
- Journalism in Context
- Investigative Journalism
- The Hustle
- Trending Now
- The Big Show
- Slow Journalism
- Pod Sounds
- And Finally…
- The Winter Edition
- The Newsroom
- The Buzz Feeder
- Big Show: Season Two
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £29,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sports Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Sports Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at Plymouth Marjon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.