Sports Journalism and Communications with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

Study this  Sports Journalism and Communications with Foundation Year (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

This course develops the broad range of knowledge and skills you need to become a multimedia professional, adept in the production of journalistic content for print, online and broadcast outlets. While it equips you to work in sports journalism specifically, it also prepares you for careers in broader areas of journalism.

The research and communication skills of a journalist are highly transferable to a huge variety of graduate level careers. Graduates secure jobs not only in newspapers, magazines and broadcasting but also with online businesses and social media agencies. While many go on to work in traditional journalist roles, others find careers in PR, marketing, advertising and corporate communications.