London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in London United Kingdom | University of East London
University of East London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
14,820
(c. USD19,831.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program provides an engaging yet practical, hands-on experience in sports reporting. By graduation, you'll be a skilled multi-platform journalist, prepared to work across newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, digital platforms, and mobile applications.
Throughout the course, you might interview the England cricket team captain, cover a Football League game, tour Wembley Stadium or Sky Studios, or even write features from UEL's £21 million SportsDock facility in London's Olympic Park for our Rising East platform.Taught by experienced sports journalists, we'll nurture your passion for sports while equipping you to effectively communicate it to audiences.
You'll master every facet of sports journalism - from crafting instant match reports to producing televised sports content.Consider London your learning lab. You'll hone your skills by covering capital city sporting events and securing interviews. Past students have reported on events like the Europa League final and interviewed legends including Ray Wilkins, Andre Villas-Boas, and Alastair Cook.
The comprehensive training in sports writing will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the sports industry.Our alumni have progressed not only into sports media but also related fields like sports PR and management.Graduates now work with organizations including media firm Red Bee, PR agency Weber Shandwick, and betting company Coral.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the
UCAS tariff calculator , including:
A Levels in at least two subjects
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
BTEC Diploma DD
T Levels
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level
We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
UCAS tariff calculator , including:
A Levels in at least two subjects
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
BTEC Diploma DD
T Levels
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level
We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
Tuition
GBP
14,820