BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Chester

Programme overview

On our Sports Journalism degree course, you will study the dynamic worlds of both creative journalism and professional sports. You will explore the power and reach of digital, written and broadcast media, and discover how they shape people’s perceptions and understanding of the fast-paced and everchanging sports industry, including its policies, ethics and controversies.

What you will study

The Sports Journalism pathway contains a combination of core and specialist modules at each level of study. Core modules include Introduction to Storytelling, More than a Game, Sport, Culture & Society, Production Skills and Feature Writing, Sports Business & PR, Professional Practice & Publishing, CSP Negotiated Research Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 104 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer - CCC/BCC; BTEC: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: To include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above; T Level: Pass (C or above in the core); OCR Cambridge Technicals: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; Interview: Applicants will be required to attend an interview/workshop day.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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

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