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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: P314

Journalism (Sport Journalism)

Plymouth Marjon University
Plymouth, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Journalism (Sport Journalism) at Plymouth Marjon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Want to work in sports journalism, reporting and commentating on live sport, interviewing the key players and opinion-formers and investigating the stories behind the headlines? Marjon’s Sports Journalism degree will give you the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to take those first important steps towards a career like no other. Our Sports Journalism students work with matchday media teams at Plymouth Argyle, Parkway, Albion rugby and Patriots basketball, as well as at a whole host of other clubs and sports content providers across the region. 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 a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Journalism Fundamentals and Ethics
Sports Reporting and Writing
Broadcast Journalism Practice
Live Sports Commentary and Analysis
Investigative Sports Journalism
Digital Media Production
Audio and Podcast Production
Sports News Management and Presentation
UCAS Code:P314
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

Excluding General Studies

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Fees UK students: £9,790 per annum This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course. Funding available for this course Our Student Funding Advisors offer confidential and impartial advice about your funding options. Learn more

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Plymouth Marjon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£18,500£19,500£22,500
5 years£20,000£23,000£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 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

80%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
100%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Plymouth Marjon University

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