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- Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Campus (Horsforth)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Our vocational approach blends theory, practical skills development and professional work experience. You’ll learn key journalistic skills, such as how to source, research and compile news stories, how to film stories and put together audio packages, and how to write shorthand.These practical skills are only part of the picture. We’ll also develop your knowledge of journalism theory to help you understand the context in which news is produced, along with law and the social, ethical and political impact of journalism on society.You’ll learn about the place sport has in today’s culture, as well as the business of sport including sports advertising, sponsorship and staging multisport events.Why study with us?Our partnership with NewsUK gives us exclusive placement opportunities with TalkSport and SunSport as well as the chance to visit NewsUK head office in London.Specialise in sports. You'll develop core journalism skills, alongside a detailed understanding of sport and its social and cultural context.Learn from the experts. Our lecturers are award-winning with extensive industry experience and links.Be inspired. You'll meet some of the UK's most highly respected sports journalists at our acclaimed annual Journalism and Media Week.Our graduates get great jobs. You’ll develop a portfolio of work and gain experience in the industry to help you secure a professional-level job and start your chosen career.Graduate opportunitiesProviding you with the opportunity to develop the professional skills and experience you need to launch your career is at the heart of everything we do at Leeds Trinity University.Our graduates work in regional and national organisations covering broadcast (TV and radio), online and print. You’ll also develop transferable skills such as writing, communication and interviewing, which has prepared many of our students for roles in PR and marketing.After you graduate, Careers and Placements will help you as you pursue your chosen career through our mentoring scheme, support with CV and interview preparation and access to graduate employability events.
Tuition fees
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University information
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University League Table
122nd
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Campus address
Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, Leeds, LS18 5HD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
43rd out of 92 13
69th out of 85 10
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Entry standards
/ Max 200116 58%64th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%11th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.18 79%27th
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Entry standards
/ Max 210109 52%78th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%12th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 52.92 73%81st
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