**If you’d like an exciting career in the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of sports journalism then this is the course for you. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work in a multi-platform and increasingly digitally focused sports journalism industry.** **Why study BA (Hons) Multimedia Sports Journalism at BU?** - Take part in authentic news days and provide extensive coverage of local sports including AFC Bournemouth and other clubs - Graduate equipped to become a sports and convergence specialist and trained to be agile enough to respond to new technologies and consumer/audience behaviours - Showcase your sports journalism to the public via our online platform BUzz, BU’s campus radio station, Nerve magazine and your own social media channels and websites - Make invaluable industry connections during a four- or 30-week placement with national and regional media organisations - Learn from experienced professionals including senior industry guest speakers and our successful alumni - BU is ranked amongst the top 10 best UK universities for journalism, publishing and PR (The best UK universities 2021 league table - The Guardian). This course includes a foundation year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Media & Current Debates | Media Work. As part of the Degree, you will study News & Storytelling | Broadcast Journalism | Journalism & Society | Research for Journalism | Media Law | Digital Storytelling |Shorthand | Broadcast Sports Journalism | Issues & Controversies in Sport, Culture & Society | Journalism Research Methods | Sports World | Major Multimedia Sports Project | Converged Journalism | Professional Perspectives and Global Voices

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: P506

Institution code: B50

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

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Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850. Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.

Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
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Poole
BH12 5BB