Football Journalism

University of Derby

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

Football Journalism BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Derby, based in Derby, taught full-time over 3 years. 92% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.

A-Level Entry

BBC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

91.99%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
BTEC DMM

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000