Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), at Bournemouth University (BU)

Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?

Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs
Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours
Showcase your sports journalism to the public via our online platform BUzz, BU’s campus radio station, Nerve magazine and your own social media channels and websites
Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations
Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni
Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 20 universities for Journalism in the Guardian University Guide 2023

We are proud to have been accredited by the NCTJ for our specially designed sport pathway. Further accreditations will be sought as we transition into the second year of the course.

Notes about fees for this course

For September 2025 entry:

£9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI only)
£18,700 per year (Int)
Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,700 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

International entry requirements: Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 7.5 with a minimum of 7.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

For more information, check out our international entry requirements.

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Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

Study options for this course

About Multimedia Sports Journalism (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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