Football Journalism BA (Hons)

The only course of its kind in the UK, our degree offers a clear path to working in the football industry and meets the growing demand for highly knowledgeable and skilled multimedia journalists.<br/><br/>Combine your passion for football with high level journalism skills on the only course of its kind in the country.<br/><br/><br/>- We have teamed up with Derby County Football Club Women to offer three full tuition fee scholarships for women starting this course in 2023, ‌find out more now.<br/><br/><br/>- Join the next generation of talented football journalists at a time when interest in the ‘beautiful game’ has never been higher <br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy substantial practical experience of researching and producing powerful print, radio, TV and online football stories.<br/><br/><br/>- Get to grips with the latest techniques and technologies which are transforming journalism in an era of digital news<br/><br/><br/>- Learn about the culture, history and practice of the football industry and the media that surrounds it<br/><br/><br/>- Gain invaluable insights through work placements within football and media organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our outstanding facilities which include TV and radio studios as well as a fully equipped newsroom<br/><br/><br/>- Build the core practical and intellectual skills of a journalist so that you’re also equipped for a broad range of media careers beyond the world of sport<br/><br/><br/>- A degree which offers you a clearly defined path to working in the football industry and meets the growing demand for highly knowledgeable, highly skilled multimedia journalists.<br/>