BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism, focusing on sports media and reporting. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, and communication and writing. The course includes a 90-hour work experience placement and a final-year project that can be a dissertation or multimedia package. In the 2026 National Student Survey, it scored 94% for learning opportunities and academic support.
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Entry requirements
96 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level CCC – BBB BTEC MMM – DDM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Media Law
- Multimedia Production
- Journalism in Context
- Sports Writing and Presenting
- The Sports Reporter
- Feature Writing
- Live Sports Coverage
- Sports Media Relations
- Sport, Celebrity & Society
- Multimedia Sports Desk
- History and Ethics of Sport
- Talk Radio
- Ethics, Censorship and Regulation
- Final Year Project/Dissertation
- Professional Sports Desk
- Media Careers
- Sports Data, Fantasy Sports and Esports
- Presenting for Broadcasters
- Journalism Trends
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of Gloucestershire do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sports Journalism at University of Gloucestershire?
89% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BA Sports Journalism at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.