Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media, Journalism and Communications
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Journalism at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £21500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £24000 | £17000 - £25000 | £19500 - £30500 |
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
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Course Description
Get practical preparation for a career in sports journalism with our BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Foundation Year degree course. You’ll get the chance to develop the skills to cover a range of sports stories for print, digital, TV and radio, including covering live matches and competitions, interviewing key figures and running collaborative live blogs. You’ll also explore the global impact of sports journalism on audiences. Students will be armed with mobile reporting kits to work as real reporters from day one.
We pride ourselves on teaching creative, contemporary journalism underpinned by traditional values and skills. That means learning the core media and communication skills that every working reporter needs before you specialise in an area that interests you.
You’ll be challenged academically – often by some of the industry’s leading names – and you’ll be expected to undertake meaningful work experience placements in media environments, and work on live stories, learning how to craft a story in a way that engages the audience.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be a thinking journalist with a specialism in sports. You’ll also be adaptable to the changes that the industry faces. Birmingham City University's journalism graduates have gone on to work for Sky, BBC, Trinity Mirror and a wide range of regional newspapers. Others have scooped prestigious awards at the Midlands Media Awards while still studying.
About foundation courses
This four year programme has been specifically designed to allow you to undertake additional level 3 study, to ensure you are successful on your chosen degree programme. The foundation year helps students to develop skills such as academic writing, referencing and researching, as well as important transferable skills such as project management and team work
After successful completion of your foundation year, you will have the flexibility to switch (should you wish to change direction) onto a number of related undergraduate degree programmes within Birmingham School of Media.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Journalism
All Journalism courses of Birmingham City University
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | overall with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sports Journalism with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 17 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
Founded in 1853, Birmingham City University (BCU) is located in the city of Birmingham, England. The student population of this institution is made up of students from over 80 nationalities, which allows newly arrived foreign students to quickly feel welcome and at home. State-of-the-art facilities and resources await students on all courses, including the latest Engineering technology, 3D Printing studios, and Horology Workshops, just to name a few. BCU maintains a reputation for having a selective admissions process, so all applicants are recommended to prepare for their interview thoroughly.
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Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Journalism with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 2% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 89% | 20% | 15% | £9250 | £16905 | 128 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism /Journalism (Sport) (top-up) BA (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £16000 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 85% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £14900 | 118 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 67% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £19500 | 130 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Journalism, Media and Communication and Law BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Sports Journalism BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 61% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16700 | 108 | Winchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
