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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PP55

Sports Journalism

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study Sports Journalism at Liverpool John Moores University? - Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists. This key industry accreditation means the course focuses closely on UK employer requirements - Access to state of the art facilities including editing suites, newsrooms, radio sound studios and a TV studio - Option to learn invaluable Shorthand techniques - Opportunities to undertake work placements with leading media outlets and sports clubs - Study in a friendly environment with a dedicated personal tutor - Large range of highly focused mod... International tuition fees are £17,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
Sports Reporting Across Media
Multimedia Journalism Production
News Writing and Editing
Radio and Podcast Journalism
Television and Video Journalism
Sports Media Law and Regulation
Professional Practice and Work Placement
UCAS Code:PP55
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57.57.57.57.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,250

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£21,500£26,000£29,500

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

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

81%Working
4%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers Sports Journalism as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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