BA (Hons) Sports Journalism Bachelor's degree at the University of Salford
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Salford leads to a nationally recognised bachelor's degree. The university holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
About this course
If you want to turn your passion for sport into a career, Sports Journalism could be the course for you. You’ll learn right at the heart of Salford’s MediaCity, home to BBC Sport, ITV and dock10 Studios, and close to dozens of professional clubs from football, both codes of rugby and more. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Salford. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Sport & Exercise Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year one 6 modules
- Introduction to Sports JournalismCore
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Learn about sport, the media and the huge role that both play in society. Analyse and discuss the history, development and future of sport and sports journalism in lectures, workshops and seminars. Introduction to key models and theories of sports media, and how to research and write academic work.
- Social Media for SportCore
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Develop content creation skills across a range of multimedia tools to tell stories. Develop your own online portfolio of your best work.
- Audio and Video Journalism: StorytellingCore
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Learn how to produce audio and video sports journalism content. Learn techniques of mobile journalism as well as basic broadcast editing and studio use.
- Law and EthicsCore
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Understanding media law, regulations and ethical boundaries essential for sports journalists. Learn the legal, regulatory and ethical frameworks in which all journalists work. Visit local courts to learn how to report on cases.
- Audio and Video Journalism: ProductionCore
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Gain technical abilities needed to produce broadcast quality sports news. Learn camerawork, video and audio capture and editing, and how to write and structure packages for a variety of video and audio formats.
- Sports Essential ReportingCore
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Introduction to fundamental practices, skills and professional standards of reporting within a sports journalism context. Develop core reporting competencies, including researching and generating story ideas, sourcing and interviewing, news writing, and producing accurate and ethical sports journalism.
Year two 8 modules
- Broadcast JournalismCore
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Learn more advanced techniques in editing and camerawork, live reporting and studio skills across radio, TV and online platforms. Develop editorial and creative skills in producing radio and TV feature packages.
- Sports NewsroomCore
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Work in a real sports newsroom in an industry-focused module. Work individually and in a production team to plan and create sports journalism content across online, social, video and audio platforms. Get chances to do live match reporting from grounds and presenting and producing outputs from studios.
- Sports Broadcasting and CommentaryCore
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Develop on-air skills as a sports journalist. Work in studios and at sports fixtures on techniques of live reporting, presenting and voice skills, as well as preparing and delivering match commentaries.
- Sport History, Culture and GovernanceCore
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Explore the intertwined evolution of sport and journalism in the UK. Analyse the role of media in shaping sport as a cultural and economic force, focusing on sport development and its social and cultural impacts.
- Sports Longform StorytellingCore
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Focus on the creation of in-depth, narrative-driven sports journalism. Move beyond immediacy and event-led reporting to explore sport through longer-form storytelling that provides context, depth and insight.
- PodcastingOptional
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Explore podcasts as a form of journalistic storytelling. Learn how to pitch, research, structure and produce podcasts for target audiences.
- Future JournalismOptional
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Track emerging trends in journalism, especially the ways in which technological developments can be harnessed by journalists to create content and engage audiences. Analyse and experiment with cutting-edge tools and techniques of storytelling.
- Sport in the Digital WorldOptional
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Evaluate the relationship between sport and the media. Critically evaluate the cultural, economic and political importance of sport to the global media landscape. Examine the role of sport and its relationship with conceptual issues in both sport and the media.
Year three 8 modules
- Sports Journalism PracticeCore
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Move towards your chosen career in sports journalism by working in the multimedia newsroom and doing work experience in the sports media industry. Work alongside professional journalists during multiplatform newsdays. Complete a work placement at a recognised sports journalism outlet or media team.
- Major Journalism Project or DissertationCore
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Produce an in-depth piece of written, audio or video journalism with professional tutorial supervision, or undertake a dissertation by researching a journalism-related area with academic support.
- Advanced Sports JournalismCore
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Further develop sports journalism skills to make you industry ready, including the strategic PR and digital communication skills required to work in club media.
- Globalisation of SportOptional
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Develop a deep understanding of how the sports industry has become a truly global phenomenon. Learn key skills and understanding of the historical, geopolitical, economic, digital and media drivers in sport.
- Magazine JournalismOptional
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Develop understanding of the entire process of creating a magazine publication in print and/or online. Learn how to originate, write, assess and develop ideas and have the necessary organisational and practical skills to see them through to completion.
- PhotojournalismOptional
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Gain an in-depth understanding of photojournalism by critically evaluating this specialised craft from a wide range of perspectives - technical, practical, aesthetic, ethical, legal, sociological and psychological.
- Political and Campaigning JournalismOptional
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Examine how journalists approach the reporting of political issues, gaining a broad understanding of techniques and practices used in regional, national and international contexts. Analyse the use of social media in political reporting.
- Sports Club MediaOptional
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Prepare for a career in sports club media and public relations. Explore the distinctions and overlaps between traditional sports journalism and PR roles within sports organisations. Gain practical skills in creating content for a targeted fanbase.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course teaches you to report on sport with journalistic rigour and storytelling skill, positioned at the heart of Salford's MediaCity, home to BBC Sport, ITV and dock10 Studios, and close to dozens of professional clubs across football, rugby and beyond. You'll typically begin with foundations in journalism practice, news writing and sports reporting. As you progress, you'll develop skills in broadcast and digital journalism, interviewing, investigation and multimedia production. In later stages, you'll usually undertake placements with newsrooms or sports organisations, applying your learning to real stories. Throughout, you'll engage with current events in sport and produce portfolios of published work. The course emphasises both the craft of journalism and understanding the sports industries you'll cover.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to develop expertise in sports journalism whilst balancing other commitments, given its part-time structure. You'll need competence in English and a genuine interest in sports media, research, and professional communication. The course is designed for learners ready to engage with both theoretical foundations and practical newsroom skills.
University & format
This is a part-time BA (Hons) degree at The University of Salford, a public university in Salford. Teaching is delivered in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. The University of Salford holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and is. Please check the university's admissions pages for current course length and start dates.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Salford →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Sport & Exercise Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in sport & exercise science · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Sport & Exercise Science nationally
National figures for Sport & Exercise Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Sport & Exercise Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Sport & Exercise Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Sports clubs & NGBs
- Leisure providers
- Schools
- The NHS
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Sport & Exercise Science graduates.
Sport CoachAspire PeopleSport Science LeadBiolyz FlexCoBTEC Tech Awards Sept 22 - Sport - ExaminerPearsonEquine Vet: Independent Clinic for Leisure & Sport HorsesBritish Veterinary LGBT+Learning Mentor (PE/Sport)Prospero TeachingCasual Youth Worker: Sport, Community Growth & BelongingActive Herefordshire & WorcestershireWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Salford
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Salford University
10 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Sport & Exercise Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Salford from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Salford; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Salford’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Salford and gov.uk before you apply.
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