Leeds Beckett University
Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
Leeds Beckett University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at Leeds Beckett University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Journalism

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 £19000 £21000 £24500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £21000 £17000 - £24500 £19500 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Journalism

  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

Course Description

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

Find out more

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.

Placements

Placement opportunities will give you the chance to encounter real-life journalism. Our students have completed placements with The Independent, The One Show, local radio and newspapers.

Guest lectures

Our guest lecture programme will give you access to experts in industry. To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.

Why study Sports Journalism at Leeds Beckett University...

  • Specialise as you develop your knowledge of journalism
  • Study and work in a city with a fast-rising reputation as a media hub
  • Specialist facilities to create multimedia content
  • Open doors to working in a practical environment, such as at the BBC, Sky Sports and a variety of local and national media companies
  • Gain insights from leaders from across the business world in Leeds Business School's guest lecture series

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

40% Caring personal services
20% Finance Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Journalism

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports Journalism, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sports Journalism BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Leeds Beckett University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Leeds Beckett University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #51 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all 23 university rankings of Leeds Beckett University

About Leeds Beckett University

Established in 1824, Leeds Beckett University is located on the Northern side of Leeds City Centre. There are a variety of campus buildings in the area, including the Polytechnic site, Electric Press, the Old Broadcasting House, the university’s Business School, and more. Leeds is the ideal student city, with an abundance of activities and nightlife to take advantage of, plus a reliable bus service for getting around easily.

List of 121 Bachelor and Master Courses from Leeds Beckett University - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Leeds Beckett University

undergraduates:
16235
postgraduates:
3890
Total:
20125
  • Day in the Life at Headingley Campus | Student Vlog
  • Five reasons to study at Leeds Beckett | Student vlog
  • International Student Insights
  • 10 things our students say about living in halls - Leeds Beckett
  • Why I chose Leeds Beckett | Student Vlog
  • Why I chose Leeds Beckett | Student Vlog

Where is this programme taught

City CampusC
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Sports Journalism with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Sunderland 90% 5% 0% £9250 £16000 115 Sunderland On campus Full-time
Journalism with Human Rights (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) University of Essex 77% 2% 5% £9250 £19500 129 Colchester On campus Full-time
Journalism BA (Hons) Teesside University 80% 10% 10% £9250 £15000 105 Middlesbrough On campus Full-time
Journalism BA (Hons) De Montfort University 70% 5% 25% £9250 £9250 £15750 £15750 126 Leicester On campus Full-time
Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons) Bath Spa University 89% 20% 15% £9250 £16905 128 Bath On campus Full-time
Journalism /Journalism (Sport) (top-up) BA (Hons) University of the West of Scotland - - - £9250 £16000 - Paisley On campus Full-time
Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) University of Strathclyde - - - £9250 £19600 - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Derby 85% 5% 6% £9250 £14900 118 Derby On campus Full-time
Journalism and Sociology BA (Hons) University of Essex 67% 0% 8% £9250 £19500 130 Colchester On campus Full-time
Journalism, Media and Communication and Law BA (Hons) University of Strathclyde - - - £9250 £19600 - Glasgow On campus Full-time