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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P505

Multimedia Sports Journalism

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at Bournemouth University. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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 da... International tuition fees are £19,635 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Sports Journalism Fundamentals
Digital News Production
Broadcast Journalism Skills
Sports News Reporting and Writing
Multimedia Storytelling Techniques
Audio and Podcast Journalism
Sports Media Law and Ethics
Professional Placement and Industry Practice
UCAS Code:P505
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

28 - 31 points.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7666.56
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,905

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£30,000
3 years£21,000£25,000£29,500
5 years£26,000£32,000£38,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 28% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Multimedia Sports Journalism as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#41UK Ranking
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