Sports Journalism (Accelerated) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The 2-year Accelerated BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree will give you the exact same skills and knowledge as our standard 3-year degree, only quicker! From breaking news coverage to in-depth editorial pieces, you will develop the technical expertise to deliver engaging content. 

In just two years, you’ll learn what it means to be a sports journalist and operate professionally within the relevant laws, regulations, and codes of practice. Develop your investigative, analytical and creative skills and understand how to harness data to back up your stories. You’ll also develop your practical skills in interviewing, presenting, editing, and reporting. 

Our teaching team has lots of experience working for top-name broadcasters like BBC Sport and CNN, so you’re definitely in good hands! Plus, our industry connections mean you’ll meet some amazing people and begin to build your professional network. 

So, if you are looking to study a sports journalism course in Manchester, our 2-year BA (Hons) Sports Journalism Accelerated degree is the perfect choice for you. 

As a sports journalism graduate, you’ll be ready to take on the opportunities and tackle the challenges of the fast-paced field of sports media. With an accelerated degree, you’ll be ready to kickstart your journalism career within 2 years. Whether you dream of becoming a broadcast journalist, news editor, TV producer, content creator, copywriter or public relations officer, a career in sports journalism has so many options.  

Sports journalism offers some of the most creative and rewarding careers in the media, with some of the most engaged and passionate audiences in the world. As well as creative and fulfilling work, sports journalists often enjoy travel, flexibility and high-earning potential.  

If you are passionate about sports and have a flare for storytelling, this is your opportunity to become the next leading voice in sports journalism.  

Alongside your course modules, you will engage with the 92 Programme, which is built into every degree and tailored to each subject area.

Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade.

Through taught sessions, immersive experiences and coaching, you will build confidence, resilience, wellness, self-reflection and professionalism, skills designed to support your future success.