Football Journalism Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - 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.

Combine your passion for football with high level journalism skills on the only course of its kind in the country.


• Join the next generation of talented football journalists at a time when interest in the ‘beautiful game’ has never been higher



• Enjoy substantial practical experience of researching and producing powerful print, radio, TV and online football stories.



• Get to grips with the latest techniques and technologies which are transforming journalism in an era of digital news



• Learn about the culture, history and practice of the football industry and the media that surrounds it



• Gain invaluable insights through work placements within football and media organisations



• Benefit from our outstanding facilities which include TV and radio studios as well as a fully equipped newsroom



• 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



• 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.