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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6)
University of Gloucestershire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) course at University of Gloucestershire.
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HND (BTEC)
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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 |
| EU | £17,425 per year |
| International | £17,425 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P504
Here's what University of Gloucestershire says about its Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) course.
Why Sports Journalism? Our Sports Journalism degree gives you the skills and experience to become a successful multimedia journalist, gathering and delivering stories for online and print. You’ll produce radio and television bulletins and learn contemporary skills such as live text commentary and mobile journalism. Stand out from the competition by taking advantage of our strong industry links to gain experience with professional sports clubs such as Gloucester Rugby, a range of Premier League teams, Cheltenham Town Football Club and Gloucestershire Cricket Club. Recent students have helped make films for the big screen at the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Gloucester Quays, produced content for BT Sport’s ‘National League Highlights Show’ and reported on the Cheltenham Festival for radio.
You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers, who are award-winning sports journalists with links to news outlets such as the BBC, ITV, TalkSPORT, ‘The Times’, ‘Sun’ and ‘Racing Post’. You’ll also learn from high-profile guest speakers and take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities including fully equipped TV and radio studios, multimedia newsrooms with BBC-standard cameras and Apple iPhone journalism kits.
Why University of Gloucestershire? At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:
1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.
Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.
After the course Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.
Experience an open day Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus.
To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on [email protected] or call 03330 14 14 14.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Creative Arts
Location
Park Campus - Cheltenham | Cheltenham
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
• Media and communication studies
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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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.
The Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
99%
high
Academic support
99%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
96%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
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?
88%
med
Student voice
94%
high
Student voice
94%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
94%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
98%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
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?
64%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
86%
low
Academic support
86%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
73%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
55%
low
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
73%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | E | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Gloucestershire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
80%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Media Professionals
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Gloucestershire graduates who took Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.5k
First year after graduation
£20.8k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
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 and Communications (Level 6).
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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