Sports Journalism and Communications (Level 6) BA (Hons)
University of GloucestershirePark, Cheltenham
Course overview
Our graduates go on to work for the likes of The Times, CNN, Sky Sports News, The Athletic, a number of Premier League clubs and European football giants, Real Madrid. By studying this course, you’ll gain the skills and contacts needed to thrive in the sports journalism industry. Our communications & media studies courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects and 3rd for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2026.
Taught by award-winning and high-profile Sports Journali
Key highlights
- Graduates work for The Times, CNN, Sky Sports News and The Athletic
- Alumni employed by Premier League clubs and Real Madrid
- Builds the skills and contacts needed in sports journalism
- Ranked 2nd in UK for graduate prospects by Complete University Guide 2026
- Taught by award-winning, high-profile sports journalists
- Top-up final year for HND or Foundation degree holders
Entry requirements
HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree Applicants should possess an HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree.
Mature students
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses.
Scholarships
Global Scholarships
£1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £1,500Progression Partner Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £5,000Sports Global Excellence Scholarship
The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.
Sports Scholarships
Please contact the provider.
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.
Up to £7,500
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports reporter
- Sports broadcast journalist
- Club media officer
- Sports communications officer
- Digital sports content producer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £9,535
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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