BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism, a journalism degree centered on reporting for online and traditional media platforms. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme holds accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council and offers optional pathways including a foundation year and an industry placement year. The first year covers core audio and video production through modules such as Ready for Broadcast, Making Your Debut, Sport Journalist Toolkit and In the Frame. The second year develops multi-platform storytelling and data handling via Sports Report, Data Journalism and Visualisation, Sports Social Storytelling and The Press Pass. The final year focuses on industry transition and advanced broadcasting with Future of Sports Journalism, The Professional Launchpad, On Air and the capstone module Final Whistle, which requires a major project or documentary.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. All applicants will be invited for interview. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Media Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 13%
- South East: 46%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ready for Broadcast
- Making Your Debut
- Sport Journalist Toolkit
- In the Frame
- Sports Report
- Data Journalism and Visualisation
- Sports Social Storytelling
- The Press Pass
- Future of Sports Journalism
- The Professional Launchpad
- On Air
- Final Whistle
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at Solent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sports Journalism at Solent University?
92% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BA Sports Journalism at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Sports Journalism at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at Solent University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.