Sports Journalism with Foundation Year in Journalism Studies
Leeds Trinity UniversityCourse Overview
Offered by Leeds Trinity University, the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Foundation Year in Journalism Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Leeds, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you passionate about sport? Do you want to develop the journalistic skills to bring sport to life for audiences, help people understand what makes the industry tick and what happens off the sports field, as well as on it? Sports Journalism is about much more than match reports and events coverage. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK Home fees £9,790 Full-time International fees More information on international tuition fees
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Leeds Trinity University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £21,000 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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.
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Student Satisfaction
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