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Football Journalism BA (Hons)

Course Description

Study our brand-new curriculum, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry. There are new modules in e-sports, commentary and punditry, data analysis, and more. Choose many of your modules (from the second year onwards) and focus on an area of football journalism that interests you – such as writing, podcasting, radio, TV, social media, or communications. Learn from tutors that are experienced and well connected, having worked for organisations like the Premier League, West Bromwich Albion, Wembley Stadium, the BBC, and The Guardian. Build your experience with the opportunity to work for clubs and other organisations within the game while you study – we’ll use our contacts to help you get your foot in the door. A high proportion of our students quickly find work in the industry.

Study Options

• Full-time: 3 Years
• Part-time: 4-6 Years

UK Fee

£9,535 per year (2025/26)

International Fee

£16,900 per year (2025/26)

UCAS Points

112 (September 2025 entry)

UCAS Code

P510

Start Date

September

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

Course Highlights

• Study our brand-new curriculum, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry.
• Choose many of your modules (from the second year onwards) and focus on an area of football journalism that interests you.
• Learn from tutors that are experienced and well connected, having worked for organisations like the Premier League, West Bromwich Albion, Wembley Stadium, the BBC, and The Guardian.
• Build your experience with the opportunity to work for clubs and other organisations within the game while you study.
• A high proportion of our students quickly find work in the industry.

What You Will Study

Year 1

• Introduction to Video Skills
• Journalism in Society
• Media Law
• Multimedia Football Reporting
• Newswriting in Football and Sport
• Social Media Practice in Football

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Advanced Video Skills
  • Advanced Journalism in Society
  • Advanced Media Law
  • Advanced Multimedia Football Reporting
  • Advanced Newswriting in Football and Sport
  • Advanced Social Media Practice in Football
• Optional modules:
  • E-sports Journalism
  • Commentary and Punditry
  • Data Analysis in Football Journalism
  • Feature Writing in Football Journalism
  • Visualisation in Football Journalism

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • Advanced Video Skills
  • Advanced Journalism in Society
  • Advanced Media Law
  • Advanced Multimedia Football Reporting
  • Advanced Newswriting in Football and Sport
  • Advanced Social Media Practice in Football
• Optional modules:
  • Advanced E-sports Journalism
  • Advanced Commentary and Punditry
  • Advanced Data Analysis in Football Journalism
  • Advanced Feature Writing in Football Journalism
  • Advanced Visualisation in Football Journalism

How You Will Learn

• Lectures and seminars, including guest lectures from industry experts
• Practice-based workshops
• Trips to clubs, matches and tournaments
• News days
• Group work
• Independent study

Assessment

• No exams
• Assessed mainly on the content you produce, which might be social media content, podcasts, videos, features, and news articles
• Some modules may require more academic assessments, including essays, case study reports and presentations

Who Will Teach You

• Chris Hall, Programme Leader
• Peter Lansley, Senior Lecturer in Football Journalism
• Neil Roberts, Senior Lecturer
• Niall Hickman, Lecturer in Journalism
• Neil Manship, Senior Lecturer in Journalism
• Caroline Jones, Senior Lecturer in Journalism
• Beth Wood, Lecturer in Journalism and Programme Leader for the MA Creative and Cultural Industries

Careers

• By the end of this football journalism degree, you should have plenty of professional experience and contacts to get your career off to a flying start
• The course develops the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to become a football journalist today, but it also prepares you for other careers in journalism, PR and marketing, advertising, corporate communications, law and public administration or politics
• Our football journalism graduates are now working for clubs and organisations like Manchester City, TalkSPORT, AFTV (Arsenal Football TV), Brentford FC, Nottingham Forest Women FC, Blackburn Rovers LFC, Football Manager, Birmingham City FC, Bet365, Reach plc and Reuters

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 112
• A Level: BBC
• T Level: Merit
• BTEC: DMM
• GCSE: Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6
• English language requirements: IELTS: 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• UK fee: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)
• Additional costs and optional extras:
  • Some equipment including storage drives (about £10) and external storage drives (£50 - £100) for use with cameras
  • It is useful but not essential to have a smartphone (£50 - £750)
  • Some students choose to buy accessories for the phone such as external microphones (approx. £10 - £15) and tripods (£5 - £25)
  • Some students also find it useful to purchase their own laptop for use in the field but this is not required (from £150)
  • It is also possible that you will want to travel to cover particular news stories - as this is not required by the course, the cost is not covered in your fees

How to Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University
• International students: Apply through our online application portal or through one of our trusted local representatives

Discover Uni

• Full-time: 72% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• Full-time: 79% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• Full-time: 100% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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