BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

The world of sports brims with compelling narratives of human triumph, heartbreak, and emotion. Learn to capture these stories through the UK's top-ranked sports journalism program (per the 2020 National Student Survey). This immersive, skills-based program prioritizes securing your dream career upon completion. Through strong industry partnerships, first-year students gain real-world experience writing for Prost International while accessing Premier League, Women's Super League, and Football League matches. Second-year students enjoy an all-expenses-paid two-week placement at Chelsea FC. Our third-year collaboration with Planet Sport offers graduates pathways into covering premier sporting events, with many securing positions in football, Formula 1, and golf journalism. Strategic partnerships with media giant Reach, football clubs including Preston and Burnley, and major sports organizations provide unparalleled student opportunities across multiple platforms - from traditional print and broadcast to digital media and social platforms. Beyond mastering journalistic techniques, you'll examine sports' evolution into a global billion-pound industry while developing versatile storytelling skills for today's multimedia landscape.