Football Journalism with Foundation Year

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Digital media, production, and technologyPR and communicationsJournalism

A-Level Entry

DDD

UCAS Points

72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

This degree offers a clear path to working in the football industry and meets the growing demand for highly knowledgeable and skilled multimedia journalists.

  • 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 DDD
    UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
    BTEC MMP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2493 Public relations professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Derby
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, PR and communications, Journalism
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,000