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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year)
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | B |
| History | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| Government and Politics | D |
| Biology | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P503
Here's what University of East London says about its Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course.
Wembley. Lord's. Wimbledon. Twickenham. There's a wide and varied world of sports journalism jobs out there. Our sports journalism students have reported from all of these iconic venues in the past few years.
Our sports journalism course offers practical training in multi-platform journalism. You will learn to report on sports for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, the internet, and mobile applications. Expert lecturers and working sports journalists will guide you. You will have the chance to interview important figures, report on matches, and visit studios and facilities. You'll develop a deep passion and knowledge of sports journalism to share with others.
Our sports journalism course covers various aspects, from rapid match reporting to producing television content. Real-world learning in London, by attending sports events, conducting interviews, and covering major sporting occasions. Our emphasis is on hands-on experience. You will attend matches and press conferences. You will also look at the broader connections between sports and journalism. This includes politics, identity, commerce, film, and music, and how this relates to sports journalism jobs and the wider industry.
A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI)
Location
Docklands Campus | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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 |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Creative Industries in Practice. Year 1: Essential Journalism, Photo Audio and Video, Media Law Ethics and Regulation, Production Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1 (Rising East). Year 2: Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2 (Rising East 2), Employment and Enterprise (Journalism), Features (1) Interviews, Storytelling with Data, Documentary: Publications (1), Reporting the Business of Sport. Year 3: Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3 (Rising East), Final Project: Development, Final Project Completion, Aesthetics and Technologies: Publications (2), Features (2) Data and Visualisation, Reporting the Politics of Sport.
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
The Sports Journalism course is assessed through coursework. Coursework will include practical outcomes, e.g written assignments, podcasts or research-based assignments, individual or group-based films, presentations.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
100% coursework You'll always receive, in-person, written or audio feedback, outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 East London students who took the 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
67%
low
Teaching on my course
67%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
67%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
60%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
53%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
53%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
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?
67%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
57%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Media Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£23k
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 (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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