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BA Sports Journalism with Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Sport and Exercise Science
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary
£24,000
Satisfaction
88%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

42%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Sport and Exercise Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£24,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£26,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Sport and Exercise Science graduates nationally earn £19,000-£42,000 (165 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Media Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
20%
04
Sales occupations
10%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

55%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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