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Multimedia Sports Journalism at UCFB - UCAS

UCFB

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of East London

Multimedia Sports Journalism

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Course summary

The media landscape has changed almost beyond recognition in recent years following a digital revolution which has paved the way for a 24-hour rolling news agenda on TV and the internet. In that time, sport journalism has also developed to become the fastest growing sector in UK media. Traditional print and broadcast sport journalism, while still powerful communications platforms, are being forced to adapt and change in order to survive in a new and rapidly-developing media environment. As a result, sport journalists are now expected to develop a range of digital and social media skills which enable them to tell a story across a number of platforms in order to reach a wider, often global, audience. For example, a print journalist is expected to write multiple match reports for a single game that will be published at full time online and for the following days paper. On top of this they’re expected to maintain a live blog of the game they are covering, as well as use social media to post comments, photos and video.

Modules

Year 1 Modules: Industry Competencies (Mental Wealth), Introduction to Sports Journalism, Social and Digital Sports Journalism, Sports Media and Society, Principles of Sports Journalism, Introduction to Broadcasting Year 2 Modules: Industry Readiness (Mental Wealth), Applied Digital Journalism, Media Law and Ethics, Research Methods, Practising Sports Journalism, TV Studio Production Year 3 Modules: Professional Project, Advanced Journalism Skills, Sports Public Relations and Communications, Industry Engagement (Mental Wealth), Digital Futures

Assessment method

A range of assessment types are used across this course, as appropriate to each module. Assessment is predominantly continuous, employing items that will include academic essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, reflective writing, as well as practical broadcast outputs. Applied assessment tasks are used as far as possible to enable students to link theory with practice, thereby assessing knowledge and understanding alongside practical study-specific skills and key industry skills. Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Course Leader, Module Leader and Seminar Leaders to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the course.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applicants wishing to join the programme in Year 2/Level 5 should have passed Year 1/Level 4 of a demonstrably compatible programme.

International applicants

Our access to an International Licence is currently being reviewed. This means we are unable to accept applications for anyone who requires a student visa to study in the UK as we cannot issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). If you are still unsure whether you would need a visa to study in the UK, or for more information, please contact [email protected].

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6A minimum of 5.5 required in each specific band.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
EU £14950 Year 1
International £14950 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Accommodation – as students are required to attend face-to-face classes as part of their course, they are expected to arrange their own appropriate living accommodation. Advice and the student housing application form are available through our website. Weekly accommodation costs range from £195 to £256. In some instances, optional Employability and Career Planning activities provided by UCFB may carry an additional cost for participants (e.g. qualifications with external certification such as FA Coaching Badges or STATS qualifications). Students will be notified of the details of any additional costs in advance of any such sessions running. Stationery equipment – paper and pens are required. Costs will vary dependent on individual student choice. Books, journals and periodicals – books will be available to access in the UCFB and UEL libraries. If students with to purchase books they can do so but this is not a requirement. Printing – printing credits are required to print documents on UCFB sites. Copies are 5p for black and white and 15p for colour. Students are expected to be in possession of a scientific calculator throughout their degree. Other additional costs will vary depending on a student’s individual needs.

Sponsorship information

UCFB has a range of scholarship and bursary options to help with the cost of studying and to encourage students to embrace their time at UCFB and graduate with more than just their university degree. Please see https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/ for information on tuition fees and funding opportunities at UCFB, including our Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries scheme.

Provider information

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UCFB
University Campus of Football Business,
Arch View House
First Way, Wembley
Middlesex
HA9 0JD


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Additional information

0900-1700 weekdays from Wednesday 5th July to Thursday 10th August 0800-1900 Thursday 17th August 0800-1900 Friday 18th August 1000-1500 Saturday 19th August 0830-1700 Monday 21st August to Friday 25th August, Tuesday 29th August to Friday 1st September, Monday 4th September to Friday 8th September, Monday 11th September to Friday 15th September and Monday 18th September to Friday 22nd September


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Multimedia Sports Journalism at UCFB - UCAS