- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Sports Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Gain thorough training for life at sport media's cutting edge. Learn the latest techniques in digital, video, and broadcast production. Study for UK journalism's gold standard qualification, the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) diploma. You'll get the opportunity to undertake assignments such as: Working in the mediaHUB, you'll build your practical experience and develop a portfolio of work. You'll publish your work on SportsByte, our student-run website covering sport across the north-east. Our graduates have gone on to work for: This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 104–120 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| GCSE | C or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Fees
International students: £17,500 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £17,500 per year
Start dates
September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year
Application deadline
Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline
Campus
- On campus, United Kingdom
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