| Are you a keen sports fan? As a sports journalist, you can combine your passion for sport with a highly rewarding career working for newspapers, radio, TV or online platforms. This course is one of our specialist journalism courses that lead to both an honours degree and a NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. This combination of qualifications will significantly boost your employability as a journalist. Our students achieved a 100% pass rate for NCTJ Sports Journalism in 2015 – 82% achieved the gold standard. You will develop the core skills of sports journalism including writing previews, features, sports news stories and match reports. You can increase your practical experience by taking on reporting, editing and/or managerial roles on SportsByte – our student-run website covering sport across Sunderland. In the final year, you will produce your own sports magazine, newspaper or series of in-depth articles, plus go on an industry placement. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Secondary School Diploma |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
