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Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Chester - Exton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Discover the power and reach of digital, written and broadcast media as you are introduced to modern sports journalism.This course focuses on the practices, contexts and key theories within the sports journalism industry. During it, you will examine sports journalism in depth and explore the role played by digital media - reflecting current and emerging industry trends. You will develop a range of essential skills, including writing and broadcasting in multiplatform environments to enhance your versatility to work in a range of areas within the expanding sports media industry.We are ideally placed for access to a host of the football Premier League’s biggest teams and rugby’s Super League heavyweights based in the region, and for racing enthusiasts there is Chester Racecourse. We also have strong links with a range of sports clubs including league and non-league football, basketball and cricket, and rugby union. Students therefore have extensive opportunities to gain matchday experience and see their work published. We have newsrooms dedicated to journalism, and you will be expected to regularly pursue stories and develop contacts away from the classroom to assist with content for assignments and your professional portfolio.Following the opportunity to undertake a five-week placement in Year 2 of the course, Year 3 sees students work closely with a sports club to produce exclusive content.

Tuition fees

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£ 14,950per year

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester - Exton Park, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom

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With around 14,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide.
An undoubtedly beautiful city, Chester also offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    54th out of 92 24

    53rd out of 86 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    116 59%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    17th

    58

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    50th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    124 60%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    7th

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    78th

    23

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