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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Football Journalism course at University of Derby.
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A level
B,B,C
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,900 per year |
| International | £16,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P510
Here's what University of Derby says about its Football Journalism 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.
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Join the next generation of talented football journalists at a time when interest in the ‘beautiful game’ has never been higher
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Enjoy substantial practical experience of researching and producing powerful print, radio, TV and online football stories.
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Get to grips with the latest techniques and technologies which are transforming journalism in an era of digital news
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Learn about the culture, history and practice of the football industry and the media that surrounds it
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Gain invaluable insights through work placements within football and media organisations
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Benefit from our outstanding facilities which include TV and radio studios as well as a fully equipped newsroom
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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
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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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Humanities and Media
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Journalism
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Derby reviews
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Derby students who took the Football Journalism course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
73%
low
Teaching on my course
73%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
57%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
68%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
72%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
med
How well organised is your course?
57%
low
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
76%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Football Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took Football Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
93%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Media Professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Football Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£22.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Football Journalism.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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