Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.
This particular course
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 | £21500 | £21500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £23000 | £17500 - £25000 | £20500 - £30000 |
All Journalism courses of Liverpool John Moores University
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 |
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Course Description
Merseyside is the host of some of the world's best sporting events, from the Open Golf Championship, to Premier League football and the greatest horse race in the world. Where better to study a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree than Liverpool John Moores University, where you will learn how to be a professional journalist within a School which has a great reputation for its links to industry and high quality graduate training.
This BA (Hons) degree programme provides practical training in sports reporting across all forms of media and underpins it with the very latest theory. It will ask questions such as 'what is sport's role in society?' and 'what are the factors driving the surge in interest?' By the end of the course you will have all the answers and the academic underpinning to fully understand the industry's future direction. You will have access to the Liverpool Screen School's industry-standard facilities, helping you secure the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. These facilities include edit suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio.
- 90% of graduates in work or doing further study 15 months after the course - 2020 National Student Survey
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. This key industry accreditation means the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements
- Study and work in Liverpool Screen School's 38 million Redmonds Building, giving you access to state of the art facilities including editing suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio
- Option to learn invaluable Shorthand techniques
- Opportunities to undertake work placements with leading media outlets and sports clubs
- Study in a friendly environment with a dedicated personal tutor
- Large range of highly focused modules to develop your journalistic skills
- Opportunities to write for and publish on the highly regarded Mersey Sport Live website
Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
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 BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University
| 50% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £16100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #44
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Liverpool John Moores University
About Liverpool John Moores University
Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.
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Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University
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Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool John Moores University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20705
- postgraduates:
- 3130
- Total:
- 23835
Where is this programme taught
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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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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)
