Program Overview

Specialist Sports Journalism BA (Hons)

Course Description

This specialist sports journalism degree is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the sports journalism industry. You will learn from experienced tutors who have worked in the industry and have connections with sports and media organizations.

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

P503

Start Date

September

Location

Markeaton Street, Derby Campus

Course Details

Year 1

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

Year 2

• Optional modules in sports journalism, including e-sports, videography, commentary and punditry, data analysis and visualization, and the societal impact of journalism

Year 3

• Optional modules in sports journalism, including e-sports, videography, commentary and punditry, data analysis and visualization, and the societal impact of journalism

Assessment

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

Careers

• By the end of this specialist sports 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 sports journalist today, but it also prepares you for broader careers in journalism, PR and marketing, advertising, corporate communications, law and public administration or politics

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: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International: £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) and 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)

How to Apply

• UK students: Apply through UCAS or directly to the University
• International students: Apply through the University's online application portal or through a trusted local representative

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• Full-time: 73% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• Full-time: 80% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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