Programme summary for BA (Hons) Journalism - (Sports Journalism)
About the programme
Modern professional sport combines the pursuit of excellence with multi-billion pound business strategies. Sports journalism is about more than supplying match reports and interviews with athletes; sport and sports journalism alike are implicated in the pulling together of wider issues such as globalisation, gender, race and national identity formations. Studying sports journalism at UEL means you will learn about a range of sports and how to report on them as a journalist.
2-subject degrees
You can combine this programme with a range of other subjects as part of a 2-subject degree. Popular combinations include Sports Journalism with Creative and Professional Writing, and Sports Journalism and International Politics.
Programme structure
Although part-time study is available, Sports Journalism is typically a three-year programme. Level 1 may be preceded by a foundation year (Level 0). Procedures exist for students from other programmes and universities. Throughout all levels, Sports Journalism students are encouraged to submit work for publication, in-house publication, student union newspaper or external publications
Career opportunities
With 28 TV stations dedicated to sports reporting and several Premiership football clubs with their own TV stations, there are plenty of media houses that employ sports journalists. Alongside the more traditional employment opportunities, graduates of this degree will be fully prepared to report on the 2012 Olympics and their legacy. Other career paths may include PR and marketing, press officers, and sports agency promoters, which all require an understanding of the role of sports journalists.
Support
We pass on our expert knowledge and study skills via journalistic writing workshops. We have talks and master classes from visiting journalists and media professionals. Personal tutors, all academics with a background in journalism, have extensive contacts in the professional field.
We have strong links with national newspapers, and with speech and music radio stations. We also have a good working relationship with ITV production companies and contacts across a variety of media platforms. This provides networking opportunities as well as traditional academic guidance.
Admission
The minimum requirements for entry for Level 1 is 280 UCAS tariff points from: A/AS level (Including 2 A2 passes), GNVQ, AVCE, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate. European Baccalaureate, BTEC / SCOTEC Diploma, Relevant Access Course or successful completion of the Level 0. Other qualifications, including overseas, may be considered.
Applicants who do not fulfil the admission requirements for Level 1 may be considered for entry into Level 0. Applicants should have 80 UCAS tariff points from GCE A2 or equivalent.
Applicants who have previous experience and evidence of publication can count this towards their final degree.
We welcome applicants from mature students who do not have formal qualifications but may have relevant experience. Students applying to this programme will be expected to demonstrate a specific interest in this area of study and should have a commitment to engaging with the subject. Applicants may be invited for interview.
Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes. In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
Key facts
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