BA Journalism Studies and Sport
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,500 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 £500 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling 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 Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Does BA Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Journalism Studies and Sport at University of Stirling?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.