BA Sports Journalism
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sports Journalism, a BA (Hons) Journalism degree centred on journalistic practice, multimedia reporting, and media production. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Marketing. Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Teaching Council, the course includes a 200-hour professional work placement and a final-year project. The first year covers core principles through Writing Sports News and Features, Journalism: Sound and Vision, Researching Media Industries, Media Contexts and Debates, Writing for Digital News Media, and Media Law. The second year focuses on audio and print production via Sports Radio Newsdays and Magazine Production, with options including PR and Communications, Sports Journalism and Society, and Sports TV Newsdays. The third year centres on independent study and practical experience through the Research Project, Journalism Work Placement, Multimedia Newsroom Practice, and Final Project.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language. Additional requirements: All Journalism/Sports Journalism applicants who meet or exceed our entry requirements and provide a suitable personal statement will receive an offer. These applicants will be then contacted by one of our academics via email for an informal interview virtually. A successful interview can result in the academic recommending an ‘upgrade’ to an offer to unconditional.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 17%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 58%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Writing Sports News and Features
- Journalism: Sound and Vision
- Researching Media Industries
- Media Contexts and Debates
- Writing for Digital News Media
- Media Law
- Sports Radio Newsdays
- Magazine Production
- PR and Communications
- Sports Journalism and Society
- Sports TV Newsdays
- Research Project
- Journalism Work Placement
- Multimedia Newsroom Practice
- Final Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sports Journalism at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £18,000 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £26,500. 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 York St John University?
100% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BA Sports Journalism at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Broadcasting Journalism Training Council (BJTC).
Does BA Sports Journalism at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Sports Journalism at York St John University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.