Sports Journalism and Communications
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Study our brand-new curriculum, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry and develop skills which you can utilise in the world of journalism and communications. • Build your experience by working in the sport you’re most passionate about while you’re studying. We’ll use our extensive contacts to help you get your foot in the door at sports clubs and media organisations, and we’ll provide access to international, national and domestic sporting events. • Learn from tutors that are experienced and well connected, having worked for organisations such as the BBC, ITV, the Premier League, The Guardian and The Times. • ▼ Film and TV studios Our Markeaton Street site has a dedicated film and television studio space for teaching and student projects - supported by experienced technicians. • ► Radio studios Our radio studios have recently been refurbished and fitted with Calrec technology - a leading range of broadcast audio mixing consoles and equipment. All large media companies are now migrating to this technology, so we're ahead of the game. • Optional placement year Optional placement year
Key highlights
- Curriculum recently updated to keep pace with the journalism industry
- Work experience at sports clubs and media organisations through extensive contacts
- Access to international, national and domestic sporting events
- Tutors have worked for the BBC, ITV, Premier League and The Guardian
- Dedicated film and TV studios supported by experienced technicians
- Refurbished radio studios fitted with Calrec broadcast audio technology
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
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 £1,000Sports 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
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Sports journalist
- Sports broadcaster
- Sports reporter
- Communications officer at a sports club
- Sports media producer
- Press and media relations officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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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