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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: A003
Sports Journalism
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in media and communication. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course Summary - Attend major live events to develop your skills in reporting and interviewing. - Gain experience in recording, editing and publishing sports-related content. - Gather, write and present information to a professional journalistic standard. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Sports Journalism
Broadcast Journalism Skills
Digital Media Production
Sports Reporting and Feature Writing
Journalism Law and Ethics
Multimedia Content Creation
Sports Business and Industry Analysis
Final Year Journalism Project
UCAS Code:A003
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000
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.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £20,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £27,500 | £31,000 |
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▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
86%Student voice
73%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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