Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

Accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council, this course prepares you for sports journalism, broadcasting, club media and PR. You'll gain real experience working with Northampton's elite sports teams and on our own radio station.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Media and Journalism | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our sports media degree, you will be taught by people who still work in the journalism industry to follow the career paths they still enjoy. Coupled with the opportunities given to you by our sports clubs and media around the county and beyond, this BJTC accredited course will give you opportunities to learn and be supported by tutors who see you as more than a number. Modules include Writing Skills for Sports Journalists, The International Sports Industry, Law and Public Affairs for Journalists, Sports Newsgathering, Sports News Production, Specialist Sport, Academic and Journalism Long Form Skills, Sport Broadcast Skills, Sports News Days, Live Sports Reporting and Regulation, Design Skills for Sports Journalists, Digital Skills for Sports Journalists.

Career pathways

A university degree in multimedia sports journalism will open up a range of career opportunities, including: Sports Journalist Club media officer Sports video content creator Sports commentator esports reporter TV reporter Feature writer Magazine writer

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Entry requirements

A typical offer for Multimedia Sports Journalism is: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level You will be expected to have achieved GCSE Mathematics and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above. English language: In order to meet accreditation rules, all International and EU students studying this Multimedia Sports Journalism course must achieve the following minimum English language requirements: Minimum standard – IELTS 7.5 or equivalent They may be able to work towards this whilst doing the course, following referral to the course tutor for consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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