BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of East London

Programme overview

In a city where football legends and rising stars collide, this hands-on course offers direct access to one of the UK’s most dynamic sporting landscapes. Centred in East London’s vibrant sports culture, you’ll gain unparalleled access to local teams, athletes, events, and industry professionals, creating a rich and immersive learning experience. The sports journalism course blends practical training with critical insight, helping you develop essential journalistic skills in research, interviewing, reporting, and content production.

Faculty: School of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: Department of Media | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on Professional development (Media), Creative Business, Multimedia Sports Reporting, Sports in Context, Live Reporting and Studio Coverage, Data Storytelling, Writing for Sports (Mental Wealth), Research Project Planning.

Career pathways

Sports Journalism graduates go on to work as sports journalists, sports broadcasters and sports editors and content producers. The employer list from this course is genuinely distinctive, including: Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, Leyton Orient and Charlton Athletic East London's sporting scene is your living newsroom.

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Entry requirements

96 UCAS points (standard offer); 64 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual); BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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