Sports Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports Journalism with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
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Course summary:
• Learn how to gather, organise, write and present sports news, features and commentary to a professional standard across a variety of platforms.
• Gain a critical understanding of the historical, cultural and global context of sport
• Equip yourself with the skills necessary to enter a competitive industry as a freelance sports journalist.
You will examine the ethical, legal and r...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.</strong><br/><strong>Course summary:</strong><br/>• Learn how to gather, organise, write and present sports news, features and commentary to a professional standard across a variety of platforms. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a critical understanding of the historical, cultural and global context of sport <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Equip yourself with the skills necessary to enter a competitive industry as a freelance sports journalist.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will examine the ethical, legal and regulatory context in which sports journalists work and learn about the historical and cultural significance of sport. You will learn how to produce content for print, web, social media, radio and TV audiences. See articles written by our current students. <br/><br/><strong>For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Media-PR-and-journalism/BA-Honours-Sports-Journalism-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time</strong>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A043
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
This must include 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: CDD at A Level MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. Pass overall from a T level qualification with C from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include EPQ and general studies.
Access to HE Diploma
An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C or 4
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