Skip navigation
You are viewing our beta course page.

Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Docklands Campus
More about University of East London

Course options

2025-20262026-2027
Apply

Course summary

Wembley. Lord's. Wimbledon. Twickenham. There's a wide and varied world of sports journalism jobs out there. Our sports journalism students have reported from all of these iconic venues in the past few years.

Our sports journalism course offers practical training in multi-platform journalism. You will learn to report on sports for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet, and mobile applications. Expert lecturers and working sports journalists will guide you. You will have the chance to interview important figures, report on matches, and visit studios and facilities. You'll develop a deep passion and knowledge of sports journalism to share with others.

Our sports journalism course covers various aspects, from rapid match reporting to producing television content.
Real-world learning in London, by attending sports events, conducting interviews, and covering major sporting occasions.
Our emphasis is on hands-on experience. You will attend matches and press conferences.
You will also look at the broader connections between sports and journalism. This includes politics, identity, commerce, film, and music, and how this relates to sports journalism jobs and the wider industry.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Modules

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Creative Industries in Practice. Year 1: Essential Journalism, Photo Audio and Video, Media Law Ethics and Regulation, Production Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1 (Rising East). Year 2: Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2 (Rising East 2), Employment and Enterprise (Journalism), Features (1) Interviews, Storytelling with Data, Documentary: Publications (1), Reporting the Business of Sport. Year 3: Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3 (Rising East), Final Project: Development, Final Project Completion, Aesthetics and Technologies: Publications (2), Features (2) Data and Visualisation, Reporting the Politics of Sport.

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

The Sports Journalism course is assessed through coursework. Coursework will include practical outcomes, e.g written assignments, podcasts or research-based assignments, individual or group-based films, presentations.

The approximate percentages for this course are:

100% coursework
You'll always receive, in-person, written or audio feedback, outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Docklands Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
P503
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Docklands Campus
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation

University of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P503
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Docklands Campus
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

A level - CC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
International£15560Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Like this page