BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and Culture, with a focus on sports journalism. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is taught at MediaCity, home to BBC Sport and ITV, using industry-standard studios for live reporting and studio production. A work placement at a recognised sports journalism outlet is required in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. UCAS tariff: 112 UCAS points. A level: 112 UCAS points. T level: Merit BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 112 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 112 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 UCAS points. IB: 29 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma with 74% overall.
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What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Media Professionals: 45%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 11%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Sports Journalism
- Social Media for Sport
- Audio and Video Journalism: Storytelling
- Law and Ethics
- Audio and Video Journalism: Production
- Sports Essential Reporting
- Broadcast Journalism
- Sports Newsroom
- Sports Broadcasting and Commentary
- Sport History, Culture and Governance
- Sports Longform Storytelling
- Podcasting
- Future Journalism
- Sport in the Digital World
- Sports Journalism Practice
- Major Journalism Project or Dissertation
- Advanced Sports Journalism
- Globalisation of Sport
- Magazine Journalism
- Photojournalism
- Political and Campaigning Journalism
- Sports Club Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Journalism.
What do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of Salford do next?
86% 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 Salford?
85% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at University of Salford?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.