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Bachelor of Sports Journalism

University of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A sports journalism degree based in east London's sport scene.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Sports Journalism. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Sports journalist
  • Sports broadcaster
  • Sports editor
  • Content producer
  • Further study (MA Global Sports Journalism
  • Data Journalism)

Curriculum

  • Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 includes Mental Wealth professional fitness
  • Creative and technology study and data skills
  • Communication skills
  • Creative industries in practice
  • Making media and an introduction to sports journalism
  • Later years add specialist practice.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. International applicants: equivalent non-UK qualifications are listed on the university country pages.

Accepted academic background

UK A levels, BTEC, IB or equivalent non-UK qualifications (see country pages) plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 65 for the 6.0 tier

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • Academic Qualification Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for 2027 entry). Apply through UCAS on the university website: up to five courses
  2. personal statement and reference. Provide qualification certificates
  3. transcripts and evidence of English level. Some courses need an interview or Offer Holder Day. Accept your offer in UCAS Hub and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,800 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolSchool of Education and Communication
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteEligible overseas-fee-paying full-time international undergraduates starting in September 2027 may receive a GBP 2,000 per-year tuition discount when their programme application is submitted before August 16, 2027. Automatic consideration applies, Students on industry placement years are not paid the award for that year and exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.