BA Sports Journalism
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 34%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Does BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at University of Brighton?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.