Overview

At this Sport Journalism (Hons) degree course from Teesside University learn practical and professional skills, developing your confidence to produce journalistic content for a range of platforms including TV, radio, print and social media. You explore breaking news on social media, live coverage, traditional news, analysis, features, explainers and other investigative pieces. Build on your editorial judgement and presentation skills by assembling bulletins, features and news packages for our unique platform TUXtra.

Key Facts

You learn how to shoot and edit video and audio, produce sports news packages to deadlines, research and interview, create campaigns, project manage and engage with sports audiences on social media. You can also undertake a short-term on-campus work placement with Teesside Online, part of Reach PLC – one of the largest media companies in the UK. This helps you develop employment prospects with real-world experience and contacts.

Career opportunities

The course has been developed in collaboration with industry, creating opportunities for you to compete for your dream job on graduation or continue to postgraduate study. Graduates from this course have secured successful careers with BBC, ITN News, Sky Sports News, Reach PLC and Newsquest.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bootcamp Post Production

Bootcamp Production

Branding and Identity

Law and Regulation for Journalists

Reporting and Newsgathering

Sport Culture and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 592 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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General requirements

96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration will also be given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical art and design experience at an appropriate level. Students are invited to bring portfolios where applicable along on applicant days to show creative skills in art and design.

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Normally GCSE English language at grade C, or 4 under the new grading system. Alternative equivalent qualifications may be considered.

Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Fee for UK applicants Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits)

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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