Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
University of East LondonCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) at University of East London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. There's a wide and varied world of sports journalism jobs out there. Our sports journalism students have reported from all of these iconic venues in the past few years. Our sports journalism course offers practical training in multi-platform journalism. International tuition fees are £15,560 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC |
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,560
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of East London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £21,000 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH24-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: This specific course at this provider
Scholarships
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
No matched scholarships
No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:
About University of East London
University of East London offers Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Courses
More courses at University of East London
Similar courses at other universities
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses