BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

Gain hands-on training for a sports journalism career through our BA (Hons) Sports Journalism program. You'll acquire skills to report across multiple platforms - print, digital, television and radio - covering live events, conducting interviews, and managing collaborative live coverage. The course examines sports journalism's worldwide influence on audiences. From the start, students receive mobile reporting kits to function as professional journalists.
We emphasize innovative, modern journalism grounded in time-honored principles and techniques. This involves mastering essential media and communication competencies before focusing on your preferred specialization.
You'll face academic challenges, frequently from top industry professionals, while completing valuable media internships and working on real stories to learn audience-engaging storytelling techniques.

Our BA (Hons) Sports Journalism program is taught by seasoned professionals across broadcast, print and digital media, creating a solid foundation for careers with various sports media organizations. Students receive mobile reporting kits upon enrollment, enabling immediate professional-level work.

Career readiness focus
This program delivers practical experience combined with academic rigor to prepare you for success in communications and journalism.
Our graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes, with most securing media positions. The course creates specialized career paths aligned with each student's production focus. Birmingham City University journalism alumni have secured positions including social media editor, news reporter, and viral video editor.