BA Multimedia Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Multimedia Sports Journalism, a journalism degree focused on reporting and media production within the sports industry. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course incorporates practical opportunities such as attending live sporting events, covering press conferences, and producing content for an FM radio station. The optional foundation year focuses on professional skills and applied learning projects before students move into the main degree structure. The first year introduces core competencies through modules like Writing Skills for Sports Journalists, The International Sports Industry, Law and Public Affairs for Journalists, Sports Newsgathering, Sports News Production, and Specialist Sport. The second year advances practical abilities with Sport Broadcast Skills, Sports News Days, Live Sports Reporting and Regulation, Design Skills for Sports Journalists, and Digital Skills for Sports Journalists. The final year culminates in independent work through the Journalism Practical Project and the Journalism Dissertation, supported by modules such as Launchpad: Careers in Sports Journalism, International Sport and the Media, Multiplatform Journalism, and Future Trends in Journalism.
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Entry requirements
A typical offer for Multimedia Sports Journalism is: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level You will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. Other Entry Requirements: We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. For more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative route to study; the integrated foundation year (IFY). Admission to this foundation course is normally: DEE at A Level or, MPP at BTEC or, Pass (D or E) at T Level However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Culture and The Creative Industries
- Writing Skills for Sports Journalists
- The International Sports Industry
- Law and Public Affairs for Journalists
- Sports Newsgathering
- Sports News Production
- Specialist Sport
- Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills
- Sport Broadcast Skills
- Sports News Days
- Live Sports Reporting and Regulation
- Design Skills for Sports Journalists
- Digital Skills for Sports Journalists
- Journalism Practical Project
- Launchpad: Careers in Sports Journalism
- International Sport and the Media
- Multiplatform Journalism
- Future Trends in Journalism
- Journalism Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Multimedia Sports Journalism at University of Northampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.