Course contact details
Future Students Enquiry Team
Email:futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk
Phone:01202 961916
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course summary
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?
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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
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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
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Join our team of student journalists who are showcasing their skills running their own BUzz website, Nerve magazine and campus radio station
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Develop invaluable connections and skills working with our network of regional and national broadcast and media partners during your placement
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Learn from award winning journalists and high-profile guest speakers including our very own alumni
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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.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1: News & Storytelling 1 | Broadcast Journalism 1 | Journalism & Society | Research for Journalism | Media Law | Digital Storytelling |Shorthand
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B50
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B50
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level
104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T LevelM
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff112-128
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 an A-levels or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28-31
28 - 31 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades M2, M3, M3 to M1, M1, M2) from a minimum of two principal subjects.
AccessBU: AccessBU provides you with the opportunity to tell us about your circumstances that are not always evident in your UCAS application. This widening access initiative also considers relevant criteria such as being in care or if you live in an area with a low participation rate in Higher Education - if you are eligible, your offer could be up to 16 UCAS tariff points below the published tariff.
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry. If you have already submitted your application, please submit your deferral request through our website.
Direct entry: We welcome applications from students who have previously studied at degree level at other institutions and wish to transfer onto a BU course. Our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure enables credit awarded from one institution to contribute to a BU award, subject to an application process. Please visit our RPL webpage for more information.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- We’ll be selecting the candidates for this course by looking at their UCAS applications, there are no interviews or selection activities needed. For that reason, make sure your application really stands out from the crowd, and leave us in no doubt as to why you should be joining BU. Based on your UCAS application we will then invite successful applicants to submit a 30-second podcast or vlog post on a journalist who inspires you (by uploading to a video hosting site, e.g. YouTube, Vimeo). You will be sent a brief with more information about how to do this, and you'll have two weeks to submit this. Please do not submit this with your UCAS application; we will contact the selected applicants with more information.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS (Academic) 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading. |
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.
Please note that this information reflects historical entry requirements for UK 18-year-olds who pursued A level and BTEC qualifications. Please see the relevant course page of our website for the most up-to-date details on this course’s entry requirements and selection methods. Our offer-making process is based on your potential to succeed on your chosen course and considers a range of factors.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | TBC |
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.
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