If you’d like to be part of the action as a sports journalist, this course delivers the skills, knowledge, practical experience and professional contacts you need.
From the Olympics to Wimbledon or the Rugby, our nation’s passion for sports coverage has never been stronger. If you would like to be involved in covering sporting events as a sports journalist, then this course delivers the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need.
- Journalism at Derby has been ranked Top 30 in the Guardian University Guide 2023
- Develop skills in resear...
If you’d like to be part of the action as a sports journalist, this course delivers the skills, knowledge, practical experience and professional contacts you need.<br/><br/>From the Olympics to Wimbledon or the Rugby, our nation’s passion for sports coverage has never been stronger. If you would like to be involved in covering sporting events as a sports journalist, then this course delivers the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need.<br/><br/><br/>- Journalism at Derby has been ranked Top 30 in the Guardian University Guide 2023<br/><br/><br/>- Develop skills in researching and producing compelling sports content for multimedia platforms<br/><br/><br/>- You will have opportunity to focus on the sport of your choice – from cricket, rugby, football to minority sports<br/><br/><br/>- Gain invaluable experience through opportunities with sporting organisations or live sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in our exceptional facilities which include TV and radio studios plus a fully equipped newsroom.<br/><br/><br/>- This degree is focused on equipping you with the skills you will need. Media technologies have revolutionised how journalists work, and how people receive their sports news. Sporting fans can follow their chosen sport much more closely – and they expect a high level of expertise from those covering it. This course will equip you with the professional knowledge and multimedia skills to rise to the challenge.<br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
P503
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 112 Offers will be made initially based on your application, including predicted grades and/or grades you have already achieved. Following this, if you submit a strong portfolio we will make you an unconditional offer, to reflect the quality of your work and your potential. Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:24,P:6 Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification A levelB,B,C B,C,C T LevelM |
Find more courses from University of Derby with our undergraduate course search.
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £14,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |