Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Journalism.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £20000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25000 | £16500 - £24000 | £19500 - £29500 |
All Journalism courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Journalism
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
Course overview
Our Sports Journalism Foundation Entry Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
Why study with us
- We have partnerships with a range of media outlets, football clubs, and many others sporting organisations.
- Optional modules in the later stages of the course enable you to follow a variety of vocational pathways, which are best suited to your career aspirations.
- Each print newsroom contains 20 computers (MACs and PCs) with specialist software such as InDesign and EScenic. There’s also a TV with access to rolling 24-hr news channels.
What you'll do
- We’re part of the Google News Lab University Network. Access in-person and online training on topics including immersive storytelling, data journalism, trust, and more.
- Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
- You may have an opportunity to study abroad. Students on the course have studied in the USA, Spain and China.
Accreditations
- This course has been accredited by the BJTC and recognised as providing 'general excellence in broadcast journalism training'. The BJTC is an industry-led body offering accreditation to courses for aspiring journalists.
Future careers
Sports Journalism graduates work with the BBC, Granada TV, Sky Sports, the Press Association, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Everton FC, Manchester United FC, UK Athletics, and many more print, online, broadcast and sports organisations.
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 Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
55% | Sales occupations |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
0% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
0% | Elementary occupations |
0% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
0% | Design occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 | with no component score less than 7.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Sports Journalism (Foundation Entry) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #62
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
Where is this programme taught
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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 | |
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)