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University degree

Sports Journalism

University Campus of Football Business Limited

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

full-time

Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.

Robin · your guide

Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.

About this course

In a city where football legends and rising stars collide, this hands-on course offers direct access to one of the UK’s most dynamic sporting landscapes. Centred in East London’s vibrant sports culture, you’ll gain unparalleled access to local teams, athletes, events, and industry professionals, creating a rich and immersive learning experience.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

64-79 pts20%

80-95 pts20%

96-111 pts30%

112-127 pts15%

128-143 pts5%

144-159 pts5%

How they qualified

85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:

A-levels85%

other higher education15%

Could I get in? Try your grades

120 UCAS pts

Pay & prospects

80%

In work or further study after

60%

Continue past first year

88%

Student satisfaction

What graduates earn over time

£27,000

After 15 months

£21,000

3 years on

£27,500

5 years on

What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers

Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled35%

Sales occupations10%

Administrative occupations5%

Media ProfessionalsHighly skilled20%

Secretarial and related occupations5%

Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%

Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%

Customer service occupations5%

What students say National Student Survey

88%

of students are satisfied with the course overall

Teaching80%

Assessment & feedback83%

Academic support80%

Well organised90%

Learning resources79%

Student community85%

In students' own words

★★★★☆

Genuinely worthwhile

Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — the city is a bril…

Class of 2024 · Full-time

★★★★☆

Exceeded expectations

This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — good transport links make it easy to vis…

Postgraduate · Full-time

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