Sports Journalism (with placement) BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Our Sports Journalism degree gives you the skills and experience to become a successful multimedia journalist, gathering and delivering stories for online and print. You’ll produce radio and television bulletins and learn contemporary skills such as live text commentary and mobile journalism. Stand out from the competition by taking advantage of our strong industry links to gain experience with professional sports clubs such as Gloucester Rugby, a range of Premier League teams, Cheltenham Town Football Club and Gloucestershire Cricket Club. Recent students have helped make films for the big screen at the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Gloucester Quays, produced content for BT Sport’s ‘National League Highlights Show’ and reported on the Cheltenham Festival for radio. You’ll draw on the expertise of experienced lecturers, who are award-winning sports journalists with links to news outlets such as the BBC, ITV, TalkSPORT, ‘The Times’, ‘Sun’ and ‘Racing Post’. You’ll also learn from high-profile guest speakers and take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities including fully equipped TV and radio studios, multimedia newsrooms with BBC-standard cameras and Apple iPhone journalism kits. The course is accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC), ensuring you’ll get relevant, up-to-date learning and practical experiences valued by employers in the industry.

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

– if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).

– we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.

– whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course.Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.