BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Transform your passion for sports into a professional writing and reporting career. This program immerses you directly in the action, providing practical experience as a sports journalist. From the very start, you'll cover local and national sports across digital and traditional media outlets. You'll begin working as a journalist immediately – enjoying exceptional instruction, state-of-the-art facilities, valuable industry connections, and numerous chances to apply your skills in real-world settings.

Designed to align with today's sports journalism landscape, the curriculum covers diverse skills from print and broadcast to digital and social media reporting – equipping you to create compelling news content that captivates audiences.

Our alumni speak for themselves. Solent-trained sports journalists work with leading broadcasters like Sky Sports, BBC Sport, ESPN, and talkSPORT, as well as major publications including The Daily Mail and The Times. Graduates also find success in media departments of football, cricket, and rugby clubs, alongside creative agencies. At Solent, you'll utilize our specialized Solent Newsroom, producing content with professional-grade equipment. You'll also have opportunities to report on various sporting events throughout your studies.