BA (Hons) Sports Journalism and Communications at University of Derby

Programme overview

This course let me combine my love of sport and my passion for storytelling. The staff were incredibly supportive and always encouraged me to push beyond what I thought I was capable of. I started the course thinking that I was only a writer, but I’ve discovered so much more.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Journalism and Media | Duration: Full-time: 3 Years, Part-time: 4-6 Years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Event Reporting, Introduction to Video Skills, Journalism in Society, Media Law, Newswriting in Football and Sport, Social Media Practice in Sports. Year 2 core modules: Sports Club Communications, The Sports Newsroom.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: 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)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years, Part-time: 4-6 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=90ba695a-a1a6-5756-cf7e-1ec8fe927094

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