Universities United Kingdom Bournemouth University Courses BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option)

BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option)
at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?

Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs
Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours
Showcase your sports journalism to the public via our online platform BUzz, BU’s campus radio station, Nerve magazine and your own social media channels and websites
Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations
Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni

Course Content
Modules
- News and Storytelling
- Broadcast Journalism
- Journalism and Society
- Research for Journalism
- Media Law
- Digital Storytelling
- Shorthand 1
Entry Requirement
Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs)
- GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International entry requirements:
- If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components, or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees Per Year

£17,595
Career Prospect
Career Opportunities may include:
- National and regional football reporting
- Sky Sports presenting
- National and regional online sports reporting and writing
- Writing for national sports magazines
- Freelance reporting across the media
- Producing media content for football clubs, including AFC Bournemouth

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

Students Assisted

Loan Amount Disbursed

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