Multimedia Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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**If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of sports journalism then this is the course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multi-platform and increasingly digitally focused sports journalism industry.****Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?**- Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs - Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence ...Read more


If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of sports journalism then this is the course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multi-platform and increasingly digitally focused sports journalism industry.


Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?

- Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs - Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours- Showcase your sports journalism to the public via our online platform BUzz, BU’s campus radio station, Nerve magazine and your own social media channels and websites - Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations- Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni- Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023.

WUSCA ranking:
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9/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
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55th
What students say
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Honor
19 Dec 24

I love how much effort SUBU go to to make the uni life such a welcoming place. I’m part of ‘Nerve’ and have had such a fun time doing the radio. This wouldn’t be possible without..Read more

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Thea
13 Feb 24

Love the facilities, it's perfect for my course, and the location is easy to get to. Most of the buildings are beautiful and it has a great feel to it. Student support could be..Read more

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.

104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.

104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent.

102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.

104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 an A-levels or equivalent

28 - 31 points.

104 tariff points.

112 tariff points.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

112 tariff points.

Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent

120 UCAS tariff points

We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£18700 Per year

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