Lincoln,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in Lincoln United Kingdom | University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln
|
Lincoln United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,200
(c. USD23,016.18)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This specialized program provides students with essential journalistic training tailored for media careers in local, national, and international sports. Accredited by the NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists), the course gives access to modern newsroom facilities where participants create multimedia content for various publishing platforms. Through instruction from experienced professionals and academics, students learn key journalism competencies including news reporting, media legislation, ethical standards, conducting interviews, and content creation. The curriculum prepares graduates for diverse sports journalism roles in print, online, and broadcasting sectors. Career pathways may include magazine editing, news reporting across different industries, or handling communications for sports organizations. Alumni often secure positions with football teams, athletic clubs, and sports governing bodies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Level BBC 112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma from a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate 29 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit or equivalent
T Level Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels BTEC EPQ etc
Applicants will also be required to have at least three GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent including English.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL IBT - 79 overall
Reading: 18
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Writing: 20
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma from a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects.
International Baccalaureate 29 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit or equivalent
T Level Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels BTEC EPQ etc
Applicants will also be required to have at least three GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent including English.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL IBT - 79 overall
Reading: 18
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Writing: 20
Tuition
GBP
17,200