Sports Journalism
Leeds Beckett UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Leeds Beckett University, the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Become an expert multimedia journalist specialising in sports journalism. You’ll develop knowledge of research, reporting, dissemination and promotion. As part of this course, you’ll: - Study sports journalism within the wider context of journalism as a practice - Learn how to produce real journalism content within ethical, legal and institutional constraints and influences - Practise assessing and analysing the developing market - Gain a historical and theoretical understanding of journalism, and sports journalism’s rich past and challenging future - Be encouraged to create ... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Beckett University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH24-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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