Sports Journalism, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism is a practical, BJTC-accredited degree taught on the Preston Campus in which students operate as trainee sports journalists from day one. They report on location from stadiums and grounds across written, broadcast, podcast, video, magazine and social media formats.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Department: Journalism | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules run across three years, from Discover Sports Reporting, Multimedia Sports Journalism and Sports Reporting in Year 1, through Sports Newsroom Skills and Match of the Day in Year 2, to Sports Day 1 and 2 and Newsroom Ready: launching your sports journalism career in Year 3. A placement year option and a study abroad option are available.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to roles with broadcasters and news organisations including the BBC, Sky Sports, Eurosport, ESPN, Talksport and Trinity Mirror, and with clubs and sporting bodies such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, UK Athletics and the Lawn Tennis Association.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS points at A-level. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Diploma D*D-D*D*; Access to HE 104-112 points; IB Diploma pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level Merit. GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: Applicants from outside the UK may qualify with the first year of a recognised university degree or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. (WASSCE English grade C6 also accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Placement year is charged separately at £1,955 (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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