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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Sports Journalism

University of South Wales

(4.3)
1055 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sports Journalism course at University of South Wales.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,000 per year
Scotland£9,000 per year
Wales£9,000 per year
Northern Ireland£9,000 per year
EU£9,000 per year
International£12,600 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 6B27

Here's what University of South Wales says about its Sports Journalism course.

If you’re passionate about sport and think you’ve got what it takes for a future in the industry, this Sports Journalism degree can help you achieve your goals. You will gain live reporting experience at the highest level, including the chance to meet and interview top athletes and professional sportsmen and women. You’ll learn highly transferable media communication skills as well building an industry-relevant portfolio which will showcase your capabilities to future employers.

USW Cardiff is at the centre of Wales’s sporting community, just half a mile from the Principality Stadium in a city previously voted the European Capital of Sport. We have excellent contacts with sports companies locally and nationally, allowing students a range of experiences, from guest lectures to work experience, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to enter the world of sports journalism.

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Health, Sport & Professional Practice

Location

Cardiff | Cardiff

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Journalism

• Multimedia journalism

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of South Wales reviews

(4.3)
Based on 1055 reviews from University of South Wales's students and alumni
5 star
56%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1st year

Psychology

They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.

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2 months ago

1st year

Psychology

Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks

(1)

2 months ago

1st year student

The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

they provided me with very good academic support that help my study

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.

(4)

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 South Wales students who took the Sports Journalism course - or another course in the same subject area.

Journalism

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

64%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

71%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

64%

low

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?

79%

low

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?

79%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

71%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

64%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

64%

low

How well organised is your course?

43%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

71%

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?

71%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

71%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

71%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

60%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

64%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

50%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking Sports Journalism or another course from the same subject area.

Journalism
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female38%Male62%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above56%
First year dropout rate10%
Number of students95
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Media StudiesB
English LiteratureD
HistoryC
English LanguageC
PhotographyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Sports Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.

Media, journalism and communications

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Media Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

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 University of South Wales graduates who took Sports Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.

Media, journalism and communications

Earnings

£18.2k

First year after graduation

£20.8k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

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.

Source: LEO

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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