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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Journalism course at Leeds Trinity University.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Sports Journalism at Leeds Trinity University. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £12,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £12,000 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P591
Here's what Leeds Trinity University says about its Sports Journalism course.
Are you passionate about sport? Do you want to develop the journalistic skills to bring sport to life for audiences, help people understand what makes the industry tick and what happens off the sports field, as well as on it?
Sports Journalism is about much more than match reports and events coverage. It’s about unearthing the stories behind the headlines and understanding the broader context that the sports industry operates in.
Our vocational approach blends theory, practical skills development and professional work experience. You’ll learn key journalistic skills, such as how to source, research and compile news stories, how to film stories and put together audio packages, and how to write shorthand.
These practical skills are only part of the picture. We’ll also develop your knowledge of journalism theory to help you understand the context in which news is produced, along with law and the social, ethical and political impact of journalism on society.
You’ll learn about the place sport has in today’s culture, as well as the business of sport including sports advertising, sponsorship and staging multisport events.
During your studies, you’ll be able to develop a professional portfolio of work and gain journalism experience through the professional work placements included in your degree. Your learning environment will simulate the professional news environment, with newsrooms and industry-standard TV and broadcast studios on campus.
Professional work placements Our students complete placements at a wide range of organisations, from the BBC and Sky Sports, to Wakefield Wildcats and the Yorkshire Evening Post. Many students have gone on to gain employment with their placement provider, so it’s a great opportunity to not only enhance your skills – but to get a job!
Graduate opportunities Our graduates work in regional and national organisations covering broadcast (TV and radio), online and print. You’ll also develop transferable skills such as writing, communication and interviewing, which has prepared many of our students for roles in PR and marketing.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Journalism
Location
Horsforth Campus | Leeds
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
On this course you will study a selection of modules, which may include: Essential Sports Journalism; Sports Reporting; Off the Field: The Business of Sports; Pitchside; Documentary: Concept to Practice; Features and Magazines; Radio and Podcasting; Running the Newsroom; PR and Promotions; Advanced Documentary Production; Public Interest Reporting; TV and Social Media; Advanced Audio Production.
Leeds Trinity University reviews
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I received excellent support, my tutors were very supportive and encouraging in all aspects.
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The facilities were all accessible for all. I particularly enjoyed the starbucks cafe and atrium seating area.
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The course was informative and helpful. The modules were all relevant and provided me with the knowledge and skills to take forth onto my placements within schools.
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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 Leeds Trinity University students who took the Sports Journalism course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
high
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
95%
high
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
med
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
92%
high
Student voice
92%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
95%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
95%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Leeds Trinity University. These students are taking Sports Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sports Journalism at Leeds Trinity University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Leeds Trinity University graduates who took Sports Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.2k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£22.6k
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 Sports Journalism.
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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