BA (Hons) Sport Journalism at Teesside University

Programme overview

This NCTJ-accredited degree develops practical skills for producing journalistic content across TV, radio, print and social media, with a focus on sport reporting. It includes industry-style newsroom practice and an optional placement year.

Faculty: School of Arts & Creative Industries | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years | Intake: September or January (part-time); September (full-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers journalism principles and practice (news and sport), current issues in journalism and media, and a collaboration project. Year 2 includes Practical Sports Journalism, an industry project and creative research, and the final year comprises a Major Project and Professional Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates have secured careers with the BBC, ITN News, Sky Sports News, Reach PLC and Newsquest.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry requires 96-112 points from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications; applicants without formal qualifications but with practical journalism experience are considered and may be asked for a portfolio. Normally GCSE English language at grade C or 4. Mature applicants (over 21) may apply with portfolio and experience evidence, and direct entry to Year 2 or 3 is possible with prior higher education study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September or January (part-time); September (full-time)

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); part-time 6 years

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