Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Sports Journalism BA (Hons) and other courses in Journalism at University of Huddersfield 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.
All Journalism courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Media Studies
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 | £19500 | £19500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £10500 - £21000 | £15500 - £23500 | £18000 - £28500 |
All Media Studies courses of University of Huddersfield
Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22015 | £19786 | £23752 |
25-75 percentile range | £19370 - £25034 | £15719 - £24645 | £18442 - £29758 |
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Course Description
Considering a journalism degree? Our Sports Journalism BA(Hons) helps you refine your journalism education to a topic you’re passionate about: sport. Sports media is a global entertainment industry – and via this exciting course, it’s our job to get you ready to enter this exciting world.
You’ll gain a huge range of technical and creative skills, from match coverage and in-depth research, analysis, and interviewing, to club promotion – across online, social, video and audio.
We’ll nurture your passion for the sports you love, while developing your understanding of the forces behind the headlines. You’ll think about the power of digital media and fan culture and become fully equipped for a great career.
Why Study Sports Journalism BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
On this course, you’ll learn everything from writing a match report to producing a podcast and presenting your own TV sports show. You’ll develop a deep understanding of key issues in sport, culture, and the media, while work experience opportunities in sports media will help you turn your passion into a career.
Whether you’re keen to head into a career in broadcasting or printed media, this journalism degree is ideal. If you were thinking of enrolling onto a broadcast journalism course, our Sports Journalism BA(Hons) should more than pique your interest, covering a host of popular culture mediums and preparing you for real-world opportunities. Past graduates have gone on to work for BBC Sport, ITV, and talkSPORT, as well as football and rugby league clubs, the English Football League (EFL), and news site, newspapers and magazines†.
†Source: LinkedIn
Professional Bodies
At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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 University of Huddersfield
25% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
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 Degrees
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 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16500 | year 1 |
International | £16500 | 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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #41
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Huddersfield
About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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 |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)