Applicants should possess an HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree.
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Our graduates go on to work for the likes of The Times, CNN, Sky Sports News, The Athletic, a number of Premier League clubs and European football giants, Real Madrid. By studying this course, you’ll gain the skills and contacts needed to thrive in the sports journalism industry.
Sports Journalism BA (Hons) course scored 98% for teaching satisfaction and 100% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2024 (NSS 24). Our communications & media Studies courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction and 4th for graduate prospects by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Taught by award-winning and high-profile Sports Journalists, we have connections to some of the biggest players in the sports media industry – including the BBC, ESPN, The Athletic and BT Sport. Our students have gone on placements to destinations as diverse as Real Madrid TV, Wimbledon and talkSPORT.
We have multiple graduates working in the F1 industry, including content creators for Aston Martin and the international editor-in-chief of GP Blog – and are proud to have F1TV presenter Laura Winter as our Course Associate, allowing us to benefit from her experience through bespoke sessions and mentoring throughout the academic year. Whether you’re interested in race reporting, social media or communications, we can offer opportunities to build experience in this field with a number of students now reporting remotely on F1.
Through our superb links with Premier League and Championship clubs – including Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion, Wolves and Bristol City – you’ll get the chance to develop your skills on location at some of the best sports grounds in the country.
UoG journalism, publishing and public relations courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK, and 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
You’ll learn how to be a multimedia journalist who gathers and delivers stories for online and print. You’ll also produce radio and television bulletins.
Social media and emerging digital technologies are embedded across all modules, and you’ll learn the latest industry-relevant skills, across sports data and Esports, ethics and censorship as well as working in a professional sports desk environment.
In addition, you can choose between an academic dissertation or extended practical project.
Applicants should possess an HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
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| Sep 2025 | Park, Cheltenham | P504 | £9,535 | £17,425 |
| Sep 2026 | Park, Cheltenham | P504 | TBC | TBC |
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At UoG we create a climate for bravery and growth. We instil confidence in all our students, so you can graduate career-ready and meet your ambitions.
95% of our graduates are in work or further study*, but if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching. Eligibility conditions apply.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Discover our promisesSports Journalism is where where your passion for sports meets the power of storytelling. As a graduate, you’ll step into a world of exciting possibilities, from being the voice behind the thrilling goals as a football reporter to crafting engaging digital content as a digital sports video producer. Navigate the fast-paced realm of newsrooms as a newspaper sub-editor, or elevate your career as a communications officer for Premier League or Championship clubs.
Picture yourself in the spotlight as a TV sports presenter, or delve into the digital arena as an online sports reporter. With your skills honed at UoG, you could also find yourself creating compelling narratives across any number of media channels and outlets. Ignite your journey into the heart of sports journalism and transform your passion into a vibrant career.
Our Sports Journalism BSc (Hons) course scored 98% for teaching in the National Student Survey 2024.
Our Journalism BA (Hons) course scored 100% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2024.
Thanks to our strong relationships with nearby clubs such as Gloucester Rugby, Cheltenham Town, Gloucestershire Cricket and Forest Green Rovers, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your match reporting and interviewing skills.
You’ll be taught the full array of skills needed to be a Multimedia Journalist in the digital age, and be nurtured by a lecturing team whose ongoing experience in industry means the content of their teaching is bang up to date.
Our media centre is equipped with TV and radio studios, multimedia newsrooms and an apple mac suite. Everything is as you will find in the industry – from the Burli newsroom management software we use, through to our BBC-standard JVC cameras. We also have all the latest broadcast technology, such as iPhone mojo kit.
Explore and collaborate with creatives from across the spectrum. We offer the perfect environment to practice your craft and prepare you to graduate career-ready.
Our communications & media Studies courses are ranked 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Our communications and media studies courses are ranked 4th in the UK for graduate prospects (outcomes) by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Our journalism, publishing & public relations courses are ranked 8th in the UK for teaching satisfaction by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Our media, journalism and communications courses are ranked 9th in the UK for teaching and 5th for academic support according to the National Student Survey 2024.
Our journalism, publishing & public relations courses are ranked in the top 20 in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Our students have gone on placements to destinations as diverse as Real Madrid TV, Wimbledon and talkSPORT and two from our course were shortlisted for the 2024 FWA Student Football Writer of the Year Award in their respective female and male categories.
We’re perfectly located to offer a wide range of internship opportunities with leading women’s and men’s rugby teams such as Gloucester, Gloucester-Hartpury, Bristol Bears and Bath, while horse racing enthusiasts can benefit from excellent opportunities to cover the Cheltenham Festival and other meetings throughout the season.
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