BA (Hons) Sports Journalism with Foundation and Industry Years in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Transform your passion for sports into a professional writing path. Enroll in the UK's most established BJTC-accredited sports journalism program, with alumni securing positions at leading industry organizations.
Solent's media foundation year provides an engaging introduction, helping students build technical, creative, and academic abilities across multiple media formats before progressing to the BA (Hons) Sports Journalism degree.

Recognizing diverse educational backgrounds, the foundation year is carefully structured to ease students into university life.

During this initial year, you'll create conventional media projects while discovering your unique narrative voice and personal style. You'll also explore the UK's thriving creative sector and learn to position yourself within this dynamic field. Successful completion leads to the three-year degree program.

Learn from industry-experienced instructors while gaining practical insights and securing valuable work placements during your studies.

This journalism program immerses you in live sports reporting from the outset, covering local and national events across digital and traditional platforms. You'll function as an active journalist immediately, supported by exceptional resources, expert guidance, and numerous practical opportunities.

Designed in collaboration with industry leaders and accredited by BJTC, the curriculum prepares you for careers with major broadcasters and publishers. You'll master versatile skills spanning print, broadcast, digital, and social media - learning to craft compelling news packages that captivate audiences.

Our graduates' success speaks volumes. Solent alumni work with premier broadcasters like Sky Sports and BBC Sport, national publications including The Times, plus sports clubs and media agencies nationwide.

Access professional-grade tools and authentic news content through our partnerships with PA Media and IRN. In our specialized newsroom, you'll use advanced equipment to cover diverse sporting events and create dynamic reports.

The southern region offers exceptional sports coverage opportunities. As Southampton FC's educational partner and with premier cricket and sailing venues nearby, plus our own successful university teams, you'll never lack for compelling sports stories.