Overview

The (Hons) Sports Journalism programme at the University of Lincoln provides a comprehensive foundation for students aiming to excel in the fast-paced world of sports media. This industry-accredited degree combines practical training in newsrooms with academic rigour to ensure graduates are ready for professional roles. Students explore various platforms, including print, digital, radio, and television, to develop a versatile journalistic skillset.

Why (Hons) Sports Journalism at University of Lincoln?

This course is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), and the university provides students with the opportunity to sit the NCTJ Diploma. Students benefit from strong links with local sports clubs, such as Lincoln City Football Club, which offer valuable practical insights. Facilities include a suite of modern newsrooms, digital radio and television studios, and specialist print production software.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 18300 per year
National fee: GBP 9535 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Essential Journalism
Essential Law & Crime Reporting
Journalism Production
Politics for Journalists
Shorthand
Sport and the Media
Sport Writing and Reporting
Sport and Society
Business of Sport

Careers with (Hons) Sports Journalism

Graduates from the University of Lincoln have secured prestigious roles at major media organisations and sports clubs. Destinations include BBC Sport, Sky Sports News, ITV Sport, and national newspapers such as The Times and The Sun. Many alumni also work within the communications departments of professional clubs, including Manchester City FC, Arsenal FC, and Lincoln City FC, or in specialist PR agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Journalism

Essential Law

Journalism Production

Politics for Journalists

Sport and the Media

Sport Writing and Reporting

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 587 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications).
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit, or equivalent.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ, etc.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18300 GBP / year

≈ 18300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £77.00 per credit point

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Each year, the University of Lincoln is delighted to award a number of scholarships to suitably qualified students from around the world. Depending on your academic ability, intended programme of study and nationality, the level of scholarship can vary.

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