Overview

Study this Sports Journalism and Communications (Hons) brand-new curriculum at University of Derby, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry and develop skills which you can utilise in the world of journalism and communications.

Build your experience by working in the sport you’re most passionate about while you’re studying. The course will use it's extensive contacts to help you get your foot in the door at sports clubs and media organisations, and it’ll provide access to international, national and domestic sporting events.

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.

The specialist sports journalism graduates are now working for clubs and organisations like Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Leicester City FC, Channel 5 Boxing, British Swimming, the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association), England Netball, World Snooker, Bet 365, BBC Radio Derby, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and many more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Sports Newsroom

Journalism Project

Journalism in Society

Media Law

Newswriting in Football and Sport

Social Media Practice in Sports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Sport and Exercise Science View 183 other Bachelors in Journalism in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

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Living costs

Derby

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