UndergraduatePart-time

Sports Journalism and Communications with Foundation Year

University of DerbyUnited Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 Years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Sports Science
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

• Study our brand-new curriculum, which has been updated to keep pace with the industry and develop skills which you can utilise in the world of journalism and communications. • Build your experience by working in the sport you’re most passionate about while you’re studying. We’ll use our extensive contacts to help you get your foot in the door at sports clubs and media organisations, and we’ll provide access to international, national and domestic sporting events. • Learn from tutors that are experienced and well connected, having worked for organisations such as the BBC, ITV, the Premier League, The Guardian and The Times. • 11th for satisfaction with teaching - The Guardian University Guide 2026 • 16th for career after 15 months - The Guardian University Guide 2026 • 17th for Journalism in the UK - The Guardian University Guide 2026

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff points72 UCAS points
A levelsDDD
T LevelsPass
BTECMMP
Access to HE DiplomaPass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS: 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each skills area)

Fees

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

Campus

  • Derby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study in DerbyEast Midlands

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