BA (Hons) Sports Journalism

About your course Merseyside is the host of some of the world's best sporting events, from the Open Golf Championship, to Premier League football and the greatest horse race in the world. Where better to study a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree than Liverpool John Moores University, where you will learn how to be a professional journalist, within a School which has a great reputation for its links to industry and high quality graduate training. This BA (Hons) degree programme provides practical training in sports reporting across all forms of media and underpins it with the very latest theory. It will ask questions such as 'what is sport's role in society?' and 'what are the factors driving the surge in interest?' By the end of the course you will have all the answers and the academic underpinning to fully understand the industry's future direction. We’ll also look at the challenges and opportunities AI brings to the industry. Digital journalism is embedded into our course and you will learn to write and produce content for online platforms, podcasts and social media. You will have access to industry-standard facilities at the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries, helping you secure the hands-on experience you will need in your day-to-day work as a journalist. These facilities include edit suites, newsrooms, radio and podcast studios and a TV studio. Our strong links with local and national media outlets and sports clubs across the region mean that there will be opportunities for invaluable work experience during the course. You will also be encouraged to get involved with various student media outlets in Liverpool, including our own website Mersey Sport Live and Moore Student Radio. If you would like to see some of the work published by our students, take a look at their website.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: BBC (112) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels BBC Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 BTECs Extended Diploma: DMM Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points. Further information DBS, Occupational Health requirements Can this course be deferred? Yes Is a DBS check required? No Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements IELTS 7.5 overall with no component below 7.5, taken within two years of the course start date. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Further information DBS, Occupational Health requirements Can this course be deferred? Yes Is a DBS check required? No Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply.

IELTS 7.5 overall with no component below 7.5, taken within two years of the course start date

International students: £18,230 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,230 per year

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