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About Sport Journalism BA(hons) in University of Brighton

Many aspiring sports journalists dream of reporting live from a Premier League press box, and students on our NCTJ-accredited Sport Journalism course get this chance through our exclusive links with Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

Our course will develop your skills, including news writing, match reporting, digital skills and shorthand. You will also take the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Diploma in Journalism, a widely recognised entry-level qualification for professional practice.

The course is taught by media industry professionals and highly respected academics and you’ll learn using our industry-standard facilities.

You’ll benefit from field trips, visiting guest lectures from high-profile sport journalists and gain experience on placement.  

You’ll also participate in the running of our journalism website which will act as a showcase for your writing.

Entry requirements

• Indian Standard XII with Grade: 65% or above

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
• TOEFL iBT: 72 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in reading, 10 in listening and 17 in speaking.
• PTE Academic: 56 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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University of Brighton Cost of Attendance

• International students who have received a letter of acceptance will need to pay a tuition fee deposit of 1,500 GBP before the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required to make a visa application.
• The tuition fee deposit can be paid by the students online or through bank transfer service partnered with western union, so international students can pay their deposit in their local currency.
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