BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) Journalism, focusing on sports media and reporting. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking. Students produce live sports coverage in newsroom and studio environments across digital and broadcast platforms. The course concludes with an independent research-led project presented at a live symposium and an extended industry placement.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- The Social Spotlight in Sport
- Fair Play: Law, Ethics and Communication in Sport Media
- From Whistle to Screen: Match Day Storytelling
- Making Media: Click, Record, Publish
- Lights, Camera, Action: Content Production in Sport
- Deadline Days: Live Sports Reporting
- Campaign Connect: Making a Difference
- Red Card! Investigating Issues in Sport
- The Big Pitch
- Going Live: Sports Broadcasting
- Transfer Window: Industry Ready
- Out in the Field: Build Your Portfolio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £27,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Journalism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sports Journalism at University of South Wales?
78% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.