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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
48 - 72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of one A-level.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £19,635 per year |
| International | £19,635 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P506
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course.
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?
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BU is the official higher education partner of AFC Bournemouth which means you can develop your journalism skills on location providing extensive coverage of the matches as well as other local sports clubs and teams
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Dive right into your future journalism career from day one, learning the skills to become a sports and convergence specialist working in our brand-new newsrooms and state-of-the-art TV, radio, and podcast studios
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Join our team of student journalists who are showcasing their skills running their own BUzz website, Nerve magazine and campus radio station
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Develop invaluable connections and skills working with our network of regional and national broadcast and media partners during your placement
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Learn from award winning journalists and high-profile guest speakers including our very own alumni
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Gain the skills you need, with a long-standing history of successful graduates, BU will provide you with the skills to succeed in this fast-paced industry.
Course accreditations National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) accreditation is very prominent on the course and you'll study towards the Level 5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism during their three years at BU. You'll have the opportunity to gain this important industry qualification and graduate with the Gold standard (A-C) or standard diploma. Gaining this important industry qualification will increase employability and ensure you are ready for a fast-paced newsroom. The tuition and first sit exam fees are included in university fees.
This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Media, Science and Technology
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Multimedia journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work.
In Year 1, as part of the Degree, you will study: News & Storytelling 1 | Broadcast Journalism 1 | Journalism & Society | Research for Journalism | Media Law | Digital Storytelling | Shorthand 1
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Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Bournemouth University students who took the Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
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Teaching on my course
80%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
81%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
med
Learning opportunities
76%
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Learning opportunities
76%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
54%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
60%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
88%
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Academic support
88%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
66%
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Organisation and management
66%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
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How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
78%
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Learning resources
78%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
66%
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Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
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Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Media Professionals
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£32.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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