University of Huddersfield
Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered

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.

Overall student satisfaction
62 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £19500 £19500 £22500
25-75 percentile range £10500 - £21000 £15500 - £23500 £18000 - £28500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Media Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22015 £19786 £23752
25-75 percentile range £19370 - £25034 £15719 - £24645 £18442 - £29758

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.

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 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

We use a variety of assessments, including video shorts, podcasts, newsroom days, audience research portfolios, essays, production pitches, data analytics, presentations, and dissertation. This allows you the ability to tailor your degree to fit your passions, interests and strengths. You will be taught by world-leading scholars whose research is helping to shape our understanding of how media, journalism and culture operate alongside industry-leading practitioners and producers, supplemented by a variety of guest talks.

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)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
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)

England UK £9250 year 1
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

    • #41 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

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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

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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