BA (Hons) Sports Journalism in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

Our Sports Journalism degree delivers exceptional career prospects, making it an ideal choice for entering the sports media field.
Alumni from this program have secured positions at major outlets including BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, BT Sport, Eurosport, ESPN, Press Association, the FA, Premier League, RFU, Rugby Football League, newspapers, Premier League football clubs, and motorsports/horse racing organizations. You'll gain hands-on experience in our cutting-edge newsrooms equipped with professional-grade technology, learning essential journalism skills across print, digital, radio, and television platforms.
Our faculty brings extensive industry experience and valuable connections to help you land professional placements.
You'll hone your abilities in sports reporting, feature writing, and broadcasting while mastering technical skills in editing and production for real-world sports journalism settings. Training occurs in our advanced newsrooms featuring the newest professional equipment. You'll also contribute to live Sports Newsnights broadcasts on Facebook Live, reporting from our studio or directly from sporting venues.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates work across global sports media, with UK broadcasters and international networks like Eurosport and IMG Asia. Staffordshire alumni currently work at all 92 English professional football league clubs.
Other career paths include sports PR, print media, agencies, and digital sports platforms. Those pursuing alternative careers apply their versatile skills in education, retail, marketing, and other sectors.