Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
Course overview
Our Sports Journalism with Foundation Year Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
Why study with us
• We have partnerships with a range of media outlets, football clubs, and many others sporting organisations.
• Optional modules in the later stages of the course enable you to follow a variety of vocational pathways, which are best suited to your career aspirations.
• Each print newsroom c...
Course overview
Our Sports Journalism with Foundation Year Degree gives you an insight into the practice of journalism and the skills and knowledge required by journalists.
Why study with us
• We have partnerships with a range of media outlets, football clubs, and many others sporting organisations.
• Optional modules in the later stages of the course enable you to follow a variety of vocational pathways, which are best suited to your career aspirations.
• Each print newsroom contains 20 computers (MACs and PCs) with specialist software such as InDesign and EScenic. There’s also a TV with access to rolling 24-hr news channels.
What you'll do
• We’re part of the Google News Lab University Network. Access in-person and online training on topics including immersive storytelling, data journalism, trust, and more.
• Showcase your ideas, enthusiasm, skills and talent at our cJAM careers event with industry professionals. The event closes with placements awarded to successful students.
• You may have an opportunity to study abroad. Students on the course have studied in the USA, Spain and China.
Accreditations
• This course has been accredited by the BJTC and recognised as providing 'general excellence in broadcast journalism training'. The BJTC is an industry-led body offering accreditation to courses for aspiring journalists.
Future careers
Sports Journalism graduates work with the BBC, Granada TV, Sky Sports, the Press Association, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Everton FC, Manchester United FC, UK Athletics, and many more print, online, broadcast and sports organisations.
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Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
J834
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
56
Access to HE Diploma
56 UCAS points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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