Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)

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.

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

• BU is the official higher education partner of AFC Bournemouth which means you can develop your journalism skills on location providing extensive coverage of the matches as well as other local sports clubs and teams

• Dive right into your future journalism career from day one, learning the skills to become a sports and convergence specialist working in our brand-new newsrooms and state-of-the-art TV, radio, and podcast studios

• Join our team of student journalists who are showcasing their skills running their own BUzz website, Nerve magazine and campus radio station

• Develop invaluable connections and skills working with our network of regional and national broadcast and media partners during your placement

• Learn from award winning journalists and high-profile guest speakers including our very own alumni

• Gain the skills you need, with a long-standing history of successful graduates, BU will provide you with the skills to succeed in this fast-paced industry.

Course accreditations
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accreditation is very prominent on the course and you'll study towards the Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism during their three years at BU. You'll have the opportunity to gain this important industry qualification and graduate with the Gold standard (A-C) or standard diploma. Gaining this important industry qualification will increase employability and ensure you are ready for a fast-paced newsroom. The tuition and first sit exam fees are included in university fees.

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.

Course Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work.

In Year 1, as part of the Degree, you will study: News & Storytelling 1 | Broadcast Journalism 1 | Journalism & Society | Research for Journalism | Media Law | Digital Storytelling | Shorthand 1