BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University Academy 92

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree will give you the skills and knowledge to craft compelling sports stories. From breaking news coverage to in-depth editorial pieces, you will develop the technical expertise to deliver engaging content. Learn what it means to be a sports journalist and operate professionally within the relevant laws, regulations and codes of practice.

Faculty: World of Media | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, November, January, February, April | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 (Level 4): Media, Technology and Culture; Communication Techniques and Creating Content; Media Production; Introduction to Sports Journalism. Year 2 (Level 5): Sports Journalism and Broadcasting; Media Narratives; Audio and Video Production; News journalism. Year 3 (Level 6): Media Law and Ethics; Advanced Sports Journalism; Data Journalism; Final Project.

Career pathways

As a Sports Journalism graduate, you’ll be ready to take on the opportunities and tackle the challenges of the fast-paced field of sports media. Whether you dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, news editor, TV producer, content creator, copywriter or public relations officer, a career in sports journalism has so many options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points (A Levels BCC; BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D; T Levels M; Scottish Advanced Highers AB; IB 28 points with 14 from Higher Level Subjects). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language (Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths accepted). Non-tariff qualifications and work/life experience are considered individually, and a Contextual Admissions Policy applies. International: IELTS 6.5 overall with no section lower than 5.5. UCAS code P920.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK students; full-time degree (three years) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,728 a year (2026/27). Full-time degree (three years), Sport, Media and Digital courses rate from September 2026 Source

Intake: September, November, January, February, April

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ua92.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate/apply-to-ua92/how-to-apply/

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