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Sports Journalism (with placement) - BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

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University of Gloucestershire
UCAS CODE: CP66

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    The Park, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

With our graduates working for the likes of The Times, CNN, Sky Sports News, The Athletic, a number of Premier League clubs and European giant Real Madrid – this course has a proven record of providing students with the skills and contacts to thrive in the industry. Taught by award-winning and high-profile Sports Journalists, we have connections to some of the biggest players in the sports media industry – including the BBC, ESPN, The Athletic and BT Sport. Our students have gone on placements to destinations as diverse as Real Madrid TV, Wimbledon and talkSPORT. Through our superb links with Premier League and Championship clubs – including Aston Villa, Southampton, Fulham, West Bromwich Albion, Wolves and Bristol City – you’ll get the chance to develop your skills on location at some of the best sports grounds in the country. As part of your course you can gain valuable experience on an optional placement year.Sports Journalism is where where your passion for sports meets the power of storytelling. As a graduate, you’ll step into a world of exciting possibilities, from being the voice behind the thrilling goals as a football reporter to crafting engaging digital content as a digital sports video producer. Navigate the fast-paced realm of newsrooms as a newspaper sub-editor, or elevate your career as a communications officer for Premier League or Championship clubs. Picture yourself in the spotlight as a TV sports presenter, or delve into the digital arena as an online sports reporter. With your skills honed at UoG, you could also find yourself creating compelling narratives across any number of media channels and outlets. Ignite your journey into the heart of sports journalism and transform your passion into a vibrant career.

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£ 16,600per year

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University information

University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    19th out of 92 10

    44th out of 85 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    119 59%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    3rd

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    122 58%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    13th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    42nd

    34

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