Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

**If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of sports journalism then this is the course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multi-platform and increasingly digitally focused sports journalism industry.**<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?**<br/>- Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs <br/><br/><br/>- Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours<br/><br/><br/>- 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 <br/><br/><br/>- Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni<br/><br/><br/>- Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023.<br/><br/><br/>This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.