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Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

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Leeds Beckett University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Become an expert multimedia journalist specialising in sports journalism. You’ll develop knowledge of research, reporting, dissemination and promotion.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Study sports journalism within the wider context of journalism as a practice

Learn how to produce real journalism content within ethical, legal and institutional constraints and influences

Practise assessing and analysing the developing market

Gain a historical and theoretical understanding of journalism, and sports journalism’s rich past and challenging future

Be encouraged to create content for traditional and emerging platforms

Develop your transferable content production skills

Start to build your professional contacts and confidence

Hands-on experience
Gaining experience will be an important part of your course. We have strong links with industry, and you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of work experience opportunities to develop your professional skills.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

This course will help you to develop the knowledge and expertise to work as a journalist specialising in sport and content creation. You’ll have the skillset needed for PR roles and functions across all industries. A variety of roles in digital agencies will also be open to you. Alternatively, you might choose to undertake further postgraduate study at our university.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    78th

  • Campus address

    City Campus, Leeds Beckett University - City Campus, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3HE, United Kingdom

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Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community of over 250,000 people based in 166 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    39th out of 92 3

    39th out of 85 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    120 60%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    36th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    16th

    6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    130 62%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    47th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    35th

    20

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