Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Bournemouth University, the BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-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 £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,635
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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