Sports Journalism - BA (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Huddersfield Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Huddersfield Campus

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Our Sports Journalism BA(Hons) helps you refine your journalism education to a topic you’re passionate about: sport. Sports media is a global entertainment industry – and via this exciting course, it’s our job to get you ready to enter this exciting world.You’ll gain a huge range of technical and creative skills, from match coverage and in-depth research, analysis, and interviewing, to club and sports promotion – across online, social, video and audio.We’ll nurture your passion for the sports ...Read more

Our Sports Journalism BA(Hons) helps you refine your journalism education to a topic you’re passionate about: sport. Sports media is a global entertainment industry – and via this exciting course, it’s our job to get you ready to enter this exciting world.You’ll gain a huge range of technical and creative skills, from match coverage and in-depth research, analysis, and interviewing, to club and sports promotion – across online, social, video and audio.We’ll nurture your passion for the sports you love, while developing your understanding of the forces behind the headlines. You’ll think about the power of digital media and fan culture and become fully equipped for a great career.4 years inc. placement year

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70/279
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70th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
65th
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Amber
28 Feb 24

It is an amazing place to study because of the location, its easy to get to and its near Manchester and Leeds on the train. The Student Union is amazing and extremely..Read more

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Mawda
13 Nov 23

It’s a very friendly place, the food should be..Read more

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A level

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BBC - BCC Grades / Points required

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104 - 112 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 104 Grades / Points required

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M45 Grades / Points required

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

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£16,500 per year

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Accommodation - 95 per week

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28 Feb 24
It is an amazing place to study because of the location, its easy to get to and its near Manchester and Leeds on the train. The Student Union is amazing and extremely...
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It’s a very friendly place, the food should be...
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University of Huddersfield
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Queensgate Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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