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

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at Leeds Trinity University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.

Overall student satisfaction
91 /100
10 total respondents
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 £22000 £21000 £24500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £17000 - £25000 £20500 - £31000


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

Are you passionate about sport? Do you want to develop the journalistic skills to bring sport to life for audiences, help people understand what makes the industry tick and what happens off the sports field, as well as on it?

Sports Journalism is about much more than match reports and events coverage. It’s about unearthing the stories behind the headlines and understanding the broader context that the sports industry operates in.

Our vocational approach blends theory, practical skills development and professional work experience. You’ll learn key journalistic skills, such as how to source, research and compile news stories, how to film stories and put together audio packages, and how to write shorthand.

These practical skills are only part of the picture. We’ll also develop your knowledge of journalism theory to help you understand the context in which news is produced, along with law and the social, ethical and political impact of journalism on society.

You’ll learn about the place sport has in today’s culture, as well as the business of sport including sports advertising, sponsorship and staging multisport events.

During your studies, you’ll be able to develop a professional portfolio of work and gain journalism experience through the professional work placements included in your degree. Your learning environment will simulate the professional news environment, with newsrooms and industry-standard TV and broadcast studios on campus.

Professional work placements

Our students complete placements at a wide range of organisations, from the BBC and Sky Sports, to Wakefield Wildcats and the Yorkshire Evening Post. Many students have gone on to gain employment with their placement provider, so it’s a great opportunity to not only enhance your skills – but to get a job!

Graduate opportunities

Our graduates work in regional and national organisations covering broadcast (TV and radio), online and print. You’ll also develop transferable skills such as writing, communication and interviewing, which has prepared many of our students for roles in PR and marketing.

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 Trinity University

40% Teaching Professionals
30% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10% Health associate professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Welfare Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • All Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Master Degrees Journalism
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)

EU £12000 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £12000 year 1

Additional fee information

We advise students that there may be additional course costs in addition to annual tuition fees:

Recommended and required reading lists will be provided at the start of your course. All the books and e-books are available from our Library to borrow but you may choose to purchase your own.

On some courses there may be additional costs, such as field trips, equipment, accreditations, that may be part-funded by the University. More details will be provided at the start of the course.

You'll need to include placement/s travel and associated costs too, however the University will contribute a standard amount towards your total expenditure.

The University provides students with a £6 printing credit each academic year which can be topped up either on campus or online.

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 Trinity University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Leeds Trinity University

Founded in 1966, Leeds Trinity University is located in the suburban and rural outskirts of the city of Leeds, six miles from the City Centre. It’s a small coeducational higher education institution with an enrollment range of roughly 3,500 students. This university prides itself on offering a personalised learning experience in which teachers know by your name, made possible by their favourable faculty to student ratio. A particular point of focus is getting their students into employment post-graduation, this is reflected in statistics showing that more than 97% of their graduates find work within 6 months of finishing their studies here.

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Student composition of Leeds Trinity University

undergraduates:
8950
postgraduates:
625
Total:
9575
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Where is this programme taught

Horsforth Campus
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