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Sports Journalism and Communications - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: P503

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

If you’d like to be part of the action as a sports journalist, this course delivers the skills, knowledge, practical experience and professional contacts you need.From the Olympics to Wimbledon or the Rugby, our nation’s passion for sports coverage has never been stronger. If you would like to be involved in covering sporting events as a sports journalist, then this course delivers the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need.- Develop skills in researching and producing compelling sports content for multimedia platforms- You will have opportunity to focus on the sport of your choice – from cricket, rugby, football to minority sports- Gain invaluable experience through opportunities with sporting organisations or live sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games- Learn in our exceptional facilities which include TV and radio studios plus a fully equipped newsroom.- This degree is focused on equipping you with the skills you will need. Media technologies have revolutionised how journalists work, and how people receive their sports news. Sporting fans can follow their chosen sport much more closely – and they expect a high level of expertise from those covering it. This course will equip you with the professional knowledge and multimedia skills to rise to the challenge.

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    66th out of 92 7

    48th out of 86 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    109 55%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    32nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    22nd

    66

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    116 56%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    13th

    11

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