
Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Sports Journalism BA (Hons)
If you’re passionate about sport and think you’ve got what it takes for a future in the industry, this Sports Journalism degree can help you achieve your goals. You will gain live reporting experience at the highest level, including the chance to meet and interview top athletes and professional sportsmen and women. You’ll learn highly transferable media communication skills as well building an industry-relevant portfolio which will showcase your capabilities to future employers.
USW Cardiff is at the centre of Wales’s sporting community, just half a mile from the Principali...
If you’re passionate about sport and think you’ve got what it takes for a future in the industry, this Sports Journalism degree can help you achieve your goals. You will gain live reporting experience at the highest level, including the chance to meet and interview top athletes and professional sportsmen and women. You’ll learn highly transferable media communication skills as well building an industry-relevant portfolio which will showcase your capabilities to future employers.<br/><br/>USW Cardiff is at the centre of Wales’s sporting community, just half a mile from the Principality Stadium in a city previously voted the European Capital of Sport. We have excellent contacts with sports companies locally and nationally, allowing students a range of experiences, from guest lectures to work experience, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to enter the world of sports journalism.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
6B27
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
B,C,C
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
A*
We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a third subject.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |