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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Journalism course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P500
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Sports Journalism course.
Dream of reporting live from the Premier League? Our NCTJ-accredited Sports Journalism degree gives you that opportunity through exclusive links with Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
You'll develop essential skills in news writing, match reporting, digital media, and shorthand, all while earning the industry-recognised NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.
Learn from seasoned media professionals and respected academics using our industry-standard facilities.
Gain hands-on experience through field trips, guest lectures from top sports journalists, and real-world placements.
Plus, you'll contribute to our journalism website, showcasing your work to future employers. Join Brighton and kickstart your sports journalism career with us.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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NCTJ accreditation means your degree will be recognised by the industry as meeting high professional standards.
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Learn core journalism skills such as newswriting, reporting, media law, shorthand, public administration, digital journalism, portfolio development. and multimedia.
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An industry work placement means you will graduate with experience and industry connections.
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Showcase and hone your journalism skills in our student magazine, Overtime.
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Newsroom with live news and sports feeds gives you authentic real-life journalistic experience.
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Sound, filming and editing equipment familiarise you with the latest technology and ensure that you graduate with the technical skills essential for your media career.
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Real-world reporting opportunities – our students interview sportspeople and report from live events. We have contacts with many local sport organisations and venues where you can hone your skills. This could be anything from reporting on horse racing to non-league football.
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Trips to top sports and media venues with exclusive interview opportunities. We’ve taken our students to venues including The Times HQ, the Copper Box at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and to The Amex Community Stadium, home of Brighton and Hove Albion FC.
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Guest lecture programme with insight from the experts and opportunities to ask questions. Past guests have included Sky Sports’ Jim White, Martin Tyler, Kelly Cates, Clare Balding, Nick Davies, Paul Hayward and former England cricket captain Mike Atherton.
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Close links with the media industry means we organise trips to places such as the Sky News newsroom.
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Editors, journalists and campaigners from organisations such as from Sky News, the BBC, Time Out, the Daily Telegraph, Johnston Press, the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, Full Fact and Reporters Without Borders have given lectures and masterclasses.
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Option modules and applied subject modules allow you to specialise in an area of particular interest.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Art and Media
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 Introduction to Journalism Studies Production Journalism News and Ethics Digital Sport Journalism Sport in Context The Sport Journalist's Toolkit
Year 2 News Portfolio and Shorthand Media Law Team Media Sport Media Studies Sport Reporting
Optional placement year
Final year Professional Practice Advanced Sport Journalism Critical Investigation Live Sport Coverage Politics, Power and the Sport Media
University of Brighton reviews
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2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
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 University of Brighton 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
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
62%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
69%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
97%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
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?
78%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
69%
med
Student voice
69%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
72%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Sports Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Media Studies | A | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Sports Journalism at University of Brighton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Sports Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.9k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£27k
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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