Sport Journalism BA (Hons)

Learn the core practical skills of journalism and how to apply them to a sports specialism using traditional research and writing approaches as well as new and developing media forms. Sharpen these skills with an in-depth understanding of the wider political, social, historical and economic sporting environment - alongside the legal and ethical frameworks journalists work within - adding depth and authority to your reporting. There are also many opportunities to put your learning into practice on live assignments for our in-house channels, sports partners and industry links across digital, TV, radio and print. We are the official Education Partners of Luton Town FC and Bedford Blues RFC Foundation, giving you opportunities to put your journalism skills into practice covering live events.Students on the course have the opportunity to take placements with these partners. You'll also gain hands-on experience working alongside them on match days, from live reporting on the radio, to interviewing players in the press room post match. This builds real-world experience that feeds into your projects back in the classroom. Benefit from studying with a team of industry specialists in both sports reporting and general journalism, across a range of platforms.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with minimum 5.5 in each element

International students: £16,800 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £16,800 per year

January, September

January entry (all courses); 21 October 2025 (Nursing); September entry: 25 July 2025 (UG and PG non-block); 18 July 2025 (Nursing and PG block)

• Luton campus, United Kingdom