BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at Solent University

Programme overview

Turn your love of sports into a writing career. Join the longest running BJTC-accredited sports journalism degree in the UK, where graduates go into jobs with the biggest names in the industry. The sports journalism course gets you into the thick of the action straight away, reporting on local and national sports for both online and traditional media platforms. You will be a practicing journalist from day one – benefiting from outstanding teaching, facilities and contacts, along with plenty of opportunities to put your learning into practice.

Faculty: English and journalism | Duration: 3 years; 4 years with year in industry; 4 years with foundation year; 5 years with foundation and industry years | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Ready for Broadcast, Making Your Debut, Sport Journalist Toolkit, In the Frame, Sports Report, Data Journalism and Visualisation, Sports Social Storytelling, The Press Pass, Future of Sports Journalism, The Professional Launchpad, On Air, Final Whistle.

Career pathways

Graduating with hands-on experience as a practising journalist, you will find many doors open to you when looking for work in sports media. From reporting live matches as sports journalists and broadcasters, to shaping narratives as feature writers, digital content creators, and social media managers, graduates have gone on to hugely diverse careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS tariff points A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. All applicants will be invited for interview. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,081 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee. Fees for the following year not yet published; 2026/27 rates shown for guidance. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with year in industry; 4 years with foundation year; 5 years with foundation and in

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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