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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: A043
Sports Journalism with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
5 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£18,000Home Fee
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary: - Learn how to gather, organise, write and present sports news, features and commentary to a professional standard across a variety of platforms. - Gain a critical understanding of the historical, cultural and global context of sport - Equip yourself with the skills necessary to enter a competitive industry as a freelance sports journalist. You will examine the ethical, legal and regulatory context in which sports journalists work and learn about the historical and cultural sig... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 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
Foundation Academic Skills
Sports News Writing and Reporting
Digital Media Production Across Platforms
Ethics
Law and Regulation in Journalism
Global Sports Culture and History
Feature Writing and Long-form Journalism
Radio and Broadcast Journalism
Sports Journalism Portfolio and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:A043
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ 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
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£48,950
Home Student Fee
£18,000
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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