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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Specialist Sports Journalism
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Specialist Sports Journalism course at University of Derby.
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A level
B,B,C
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Specialist Sports Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | D |
| Media Studies | B |
| English Language | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P503
Here's what University of Derby says about its Specialist Sports Journalism course.
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.
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Develop skills in researching and producing compelling sports content for multimedia platforms
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You will have opportunity to focus on the sport of your choice – from cricket, rugby, football to minority sports
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Gain invaluable experience through opportunities with sporting organisations or live sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games
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Learn in our exceptional facilities which include TV and radio studios plus a fully equipped newsroom.
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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.
Source: University of Derby
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 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
University of Derby student reviews
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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 at University of Derby
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 Specialist Sports Journalism course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
89%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Specialist Sports Journalism or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took Specialist Sports 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 Specialist Sports Journalism - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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 Specialist Sports 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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