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

Alumni of this program have advanced to roles at prominent organizations including the BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, BT Sport, Eurosport, ESPN, Press Association, the Football Association, Premier League, Rugby Football Union, Rugby Football League, print media outlets, professional football clubs (with representation across nearly all Premier League teams), and motorsports/horse racing sectors. Our cutting-edge newsrooms provide hands-on training with up-to-date professional equipment. The curriculum covers fundamental journalism techniques across multiple platforms - print, digital, radio, and television sports coverage.
Instruction comes from seasoned faculty members who maintain extensive professional networks, offering valuable connections to help secure internships.
Students refine their abilities in sports reporting, long-form writing, and broadcast journalism while gaining critical technical expertise in editing and production processes - essential preparation for sports media internships.
Our modern newsroom facilities feature current industry technology. Students contribute to live Sports Newsnight broadcasts via Facebook Live, delivering real-time coverage either from our studio or on-site at sporting venues.

Career Pathways
Our Sports Journalism graduates work across the global sports industry, with strong representation in UK broadcasting networks (including international outlets like Eurosport and IMG Asia). Numerous graduates hold positions at English professional football clubs, with alumni working at most of the 92 league clubs.
Additional career paths include sports public relations, print journalism, media agencies, and digital sports platforms. Those pursuing alternative careers leverage their adaptable skills in education, retail, and marketing sectors.