Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
The University of Northampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at The University of Northampton 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 | |
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Median salary | £23500 | £18500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £15500 - £23000 | £18500 - £27500 |
All Media, Journalism and Communications courses of The University of Northampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media, Journalism and Communications
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22011 | £20901 | £24871 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25034 | £16859 - £25435 | £19876 - £30908 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
Working alongside the many sports clubs, bodies and media companies based in Northamptonshire, your first year will see you learning and starting to apply key audio and video production skills. You will also learn how to write sports stories and understand laws and ethics which apply to sports reporting.
The second year will see you apply those production and writing skills in live newsdays; attending press conferences and live events* and reporting on our own FM radio station, NLive. You will learn how to report in the growing world of esports and develop skills in sports magazine production and sports commentary.
In the final year you will apply your skills to professional standards in multi-platform newsdays, as well as develop your employment skills ready for that future career. You will learn about future trends in journalism tech and storytelling. Your final year project will be either a documentary or a magazine and your dissertation will analyse and question a key issue in sports media production, sports journalism or sports ethics. With regards to employment, 90% of students
go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course.*
By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
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You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
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Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
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Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
The Northampton Employment Promise
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023
Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
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 Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at The University of Northampton
35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
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
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- General Test
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £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)
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About The University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a public institution in Northampton, England which places particular emphasis on the student experience, promoting a personalised educational experience with lecturers who care about their students. Waterside Campus, Avenue and Park Campuses as well as their Innovation Center are the University of Nottingham’s main campus sites.
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Student composition of The University of Northampton
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Northampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9080
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 12090
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