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. 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 ...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. 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

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55/279
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23rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
55th
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Daisy
07 Mar 25

- the actual campus is very well laid out and facilities are good - campus is far from the town centre - town centre is degrading - student union is good, bar multiple cafes and..Read more

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Nichola
21 Feb 25

A good experience with good connections and networking oppourtutines. I do feel that more support needs to be put in place for mature students, sometimes it feels like a “school”..Read more

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Students from Scotland

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Latest Journalism reviews

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D
Daisy
07 Mar 25
Multimedia Journalism - BA (Hons)
- the actual campus is very well laid out and facilities are good - campus is far from the town centre - town centre is degrading - student union is good, bar multiple cafes and...
Read more
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Nichola
21 Feb 25
MA Multimedia Journalism
A good experience with good connections and networking oppourtutines. I do feel that more support needs to be put in place for mature students, sometimes it feels like a “school”...
Read more
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Bournemouth University , Poole

Based by the sea in south-west England, Bournemouth University (BU) focuses on producing future-ready graduates, with every student able...

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