University of Derby

Storytelling in Cricket

University of Derby

Course overview

• Aspiring sports journalists • Cricket fans curious about the deeper stories behind the game • Academic researchers in media, sport, or cultural studies • An understanding of how cricket is shaped by history, politics, and culture • The ability to analyse journalistic approaches to cricket storytelling • Reflection on the ethical challenges in cricket reporting

Key highlights

  • Explores how history, politics and culture have shaped cricket
  • Analyses journalistic approaches to telling cricket stories
  • Reflects on ethical challenges in cricket reporting
  • Suited to aspiring sports journalists and media researchers

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sports journalist
  • Cricket writer
  • Sports broadcaster
  • Sports content producer
  • Sports media researcher

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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